[Twags]

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Three weeks and 500 miles after I picked up my brand new 2022 45e, I suddenly had several faults: Charging Stopped and Drivetrain Malfunction. Long story short, after 2 1/2 weeks at the dealer, I finally have the car back. Apparently, the problem was a “temperature sensor malfunction” for cell modules #2 and #10. To solve the problem, the tech had to work closely with BMW engineers in Germany, disassembling and reassembling the entire HV battery.

My question is: how many 45e owners have had problems that required returning their vehicles to the dealer for service other than scheduled maintenance? Please tell us your stories via reply. A poll would be even better, indicating MY and nature and number of repairs, but I don’t know how to design one that would give us a spreadsheet showing this information. Anyone want to try? If there’s a pattern of issues, then perhaps we can push for renumeration and/or better warranty coverage.

[B///MWGuy]

I had assumed that 45e would be more reliable.
Yes there are more components to hybrids but electric systems (motor, regen braking) lessens the burden of mechanical parts, which are much more prone to failure than electronics.
Plus, my understanding is that the engine is detuned so it runs less harder than ICE version and I heard that the it also had some reinforcement to help with warming up process at cold start.

But I guess I'm talking more about long term reliability than short one.
Curious to see the poll!

[evodz]

No issues here after 6 months with a 21. For the subject of reliability, i don't think enough data can be gathered for analysis on a forum. Not just the 45e but literally any car

[cellarrat]

Originally Posted by evodz

No issues here after 6 months with a 21. For the subject of reliability, i don't think enough data can be gathered for analysis on a forum. Not just the 45e but literally any car

It also isn't anything like a random sample. People with problems are more likely to respond, a phenomenon only partially (how much?) countered by the reluctance of some purchasers to acknowledge problems for fear of "admitting a mistake."

[taek]

...better warranty coverage.

Did they say this was in any way not covered by warranty?

[xvm_45e]

After 10 months and 17.260km: zero issues. Couldn't be happier actually 🙂 !

[volodp]

5 months, 17K km on a wide range of road surfaces, nothing whatsoever to complain. Very happy with the car so far!

[Pateeke81]

15 months and 30k km later, zero issues.

[flags]

4 months, 5,000 miles, no issues, no complaints.

[Hedz_Up]

Had my ‘22 for 6 weeks. Only issue is that driver side mirror doesn’t always adjust automatically when I turn it on. I haven’t taken it in to be fixed yet.

And the Spotify shuffle doesn’t always work, but I believe that’s a known issue.

[Heavyd]

17K kilometers. Misaligned hood, AC compressor, condensor, valves, … replaced. And a few weeks ago a suddenly exploding rear windshield when closing the drivers door. And some other minor shit like loss of bass in the HK soundsystem.

[Wait What?]

Originally Posted by evodz

No issues here after 6 months with a 21. For the subject of reliability, i don't think enough data can be gathered for analysis on a forum. Not just the 45e but literally any car

Exactly, same experience here: 3 months+ and 2K+ miles in, everything is working just perfectly - best car I have driven yet, super happy with it. After break-in period ICE is even more fun and exciting to drive. Great car.

As to OP's experience, I don't think there is one car/brand/model that doesn't have the occasional lemon or the occasional issue. The experience, while of course unfortunate, is purely anecdotal and the issue was covered by warranty as it should be.

[aceman]

1 year, 20,000 miles, zero issues...

[Vadersithlord]

No issues here, 3,000 miles pure joy.

[rvasudev]

5 months and 2500 miles. Zero problems. Love it!

[rolin]

6 months, 8000 km, no issues.

[Jeff661]

6 months. Only 1800 miles. No problems. My 2018 5 series had been back to the dealer 3 times by this point.

[LogicalApex]

Originally Posted by Twags

Three weeks and 500 miles after I picked up my brand new 2022 45e, I suddenly had several faults: Charging Stopped and Drivetrain Malfunction. Long story short, after 2 1/2 weeks at the dealer, I finally have the car back. Apparently, the problem was a “temperature sensor malfunction” for cell modules #2 and #10. To solve the problem, the tech had to work closely with BMW engineers in Germany, disassembling and reassembling the entire HV battery.

My question is: how many 45e owners have had problems that required returning their vehicles to the dealer for service other than scheduled maintenance? Please tell us your stories via reply. A poll would be even better, indicating MY and nature and number of repairs, but I don’t know how to design one that would give us a spreadsheet showing this information. Anyone want to try? If there’s a pattern of issues, then perhaps we can push for renumeration and/or better warranty coverage.

Keep in mind, the HV battery, which you had an issue with, is warrantied for 8Y by BMW.

[vonkobalus]

Almost 37.000 km by now, no major issues: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1762363

[Artc]

Multiple issues addressed under warranty - but not a single issue related to the hybrid drive train. (Jan 2020 Build)

[scottomfg]

2 months, 5,286 miles, zero issues. Very happy with the purchase.

[hochoco]

4 months, 2500 miles, no issue at all.
Most of the miles are for long driving between VA and NY.