BMW
BMW Gen5 EV Pack
NCM 811 cells from CATL (Erfurt), Samsung SDI · 105 kWh total (101 kWh usable) · used in 4 model variants.
BMW Gen5 EV Pack
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack. Recalls are deduplicated across model variants; affected vehicles are listed for each campaign.
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.
Consequence: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Affects: BMW i4 2022-2025; BMW iX 2022-2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Affects: BMW i4 2022-2025; BMW iX 2022-2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Affects: BMW iX 2022-2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Affects: BMW i4 2022-2025; BMW iX 2022-2025; BMW i5 2024-2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
Consequence: An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Affects: BMW i5 2024-2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Consequence: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Affects: BMW i4 2022-2025; BMW iX 2022-2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Consequence: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Affects: BMW i4 2022-2025; BMW iX 2022-2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle. The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.
Consequence: The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Affects: BMW iX 2022-2025
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the BMW Gen5 EV Pack?
The BMW Gen5 EV Pack uses NCM 811 cells supplied by CATL (Erfurt), Samsung SDI. Cell format: Prismatic. Pack architecture: Module-based, liquid-cooled, 400V (i4/iX/i7).
What is the warranty on this pack?
8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The BMW Gen5 EV Pack battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the BMW Gen5 EV Pack?
BMW i4 2022-2025 (eDrive35 / eDrive40 / M50); BMW iX 2022-2025 (xDrive50 / M60); BMW i7 2023-2025 (xDrive60 / M70); BMW i5 2024-2025 (eDrive40 / M60 (uses smaller 84 kWh Gen5 variant)).