NHTSA 25V643000
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables
- Report received by NHTSA
- September 25, 2025
- Owner notification
- November 20, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 4 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- 430I, M4
Components: Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables; Electrical System › Wiring › Power Distribution Module/Ipdm
Defect summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
Safety risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V643000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov