January 9, 2023 03:48 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/9/23546461/bmw-recall-ix-i4-i7-ev-battery-software-power-loss
BMW recalls over 14,000 iX, i4, and i7 electric vehicles for faulty battery software
BMW issued a recall notice for over 14,000 electric vehicles for a software malfunction that could lead to a loss of power and an increased risk of a crash.
The automaker said that the recall covers certain iX SUVs and i4 and i7 sedans produced between October 14th, 2021, and October 28th, 2022. The software issue relates to the high voltage battery electronic control unit. According to BMW:
The high voltage battery electronic control unit software may, during certain vehicle operating conditions, cause an interruption of electrical power. Specifically, a misdiagnosis can sporadically occur within the battery management electronics, which could cause the electronic control unit to reset. If a reset occurs, this could cause an...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/9/23546461/bmw-recall-ix-i4-i7-ev-battery-software-power-loss
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