German luxury automaker BMW has initiated a recall of a limited number of electric vehicles (EVs) in China, citing an anomaly in the vehicle’s charging unit. The recall involves a total of 29 EVs and is attributed to an error in the production process of a supplier, as stated in an official notification on China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) website.
The vehicles affected by the recall comprise seven domestically manufactured iX3 EVs produced between August 29, 2022, and November 23, 2022; thirteen imported i4s manufactured between June 21, 2022, and August 1, 2022; eight imported iXs manufactured between June 28, 2022, and September 1, 2022; and one imported i7 manufactured on September 1, 2022.
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The identified issue pertains to a composite charging unit that may incur damage due to an oversight in the supplier’s production process. The malfunction of the charging unit could result in an interruption during the charging process, leading to potential difficulties in vehicle start-up or even the shutdown of the high-voltage system while driving. This situation poses a safety concern, as highlighted in the official announcement.
To rectify this safety concern, BMW has undertaken the responsibility of replacing the affected charging units free of charge for the vehicles subjected to the recall. This measure is intended to mitigate the identified safety hazard and ensure the continued safe operation of the affected EVs.
This development represents the most recent recall involving BMW’s vehicles in China during the current year. In a prior instance in February, BMW recalled a total of 93,632 iX-series, i3, and i4 EVs in China due to two distinct software-related issues. The first pertained to the potential for power interruptions within the vehicle, while the second centered around the risk of the vehicle failing to emit necessary pedestrian protection sounds.
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Furthermore, in June, BMW initiated a recall affecting 99 EVs in China. This recall encompassed locally manufactured i3 and iX3 models, as well as imported i4, i7, and iX models. The primary concern addressed in this recall was the potential for power interruptions during vehicle operation.
