Propulsion system: hybrid managementRecall 23V-449 · BMW vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC recall 23V-449 covers 69 BMW vehicles for a propulsion system: hybrid management problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.

99%
Vehicles repaired68 of 69 · 2025 Q2
Vehicles affected693 models
ReportedJun 28, 2023Owners notified Aug 23, 2023
Complaints since23Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V449000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.

The risk

An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

99%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q32025 Q2
3 models

Vehicles in this recall