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BMW Recalls 4 EV Models for Potential Loss of Drive Power

BMW Recalls Four EV Models for Potential Loss of Drive Power
The recall is the result of a software issue affecting over 70,000 vehicles and four different models, including the i4 hatchback and iX SUV.
Sudden Drive Power Loss Causes BMW To Recall EVs
BMW is issuing a recall across its entire range of electric vehicles to fix a critical software bug that could abruptly shut down the drive motor. The automaker says that the loss of power could occur with little notice—a concern that prompted the safety campaign.
Over 70,000 BMW EVs Recalled For Sudden Power Loss Risk
The manufacturer blames software for the issue, which erroneously triggers a fail-safe shutdown of the high-voltage system. It can be fixed over the air.
BMW Recalls 70,000 EVs Over Power-Loss Issue
BMW is recalling some 70,000 electric vehicles due to a problem with the electric motor's software, which can result in a loss of power as the vehicle enters a fail-safe mode. In Canada, 7,206 vehicles are affected.
BMW Recalls Thousands Of EVs That Can Lose Power While Driving
BMW is recalling 70,852 EVs because their electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system. This can result in a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. An assortment of models are impacted including the 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 iX, and 2023-2024 i7. BMW is also recalling 4,674 i5s from the 2024 model year.
BMW Recalls Vast Swath of Its Current EVs to Address Sudden Power Loss
BMW is recalling vehicles across its entire lineup of current-generation EVs in order to address a software glitch that can cause their drive motors to shut off unexpectedly. The company’s recall notification emphasized the fact that the glitch only impacts the drive motor itself,
BMW’s Top Electric Models Could Lose Power While Driving
BMW is recalling four electric models because of a software issue that could cause sudden loss of drive power.
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