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Model year 2025 · BMW

2025 BMW i4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW i4. The most recent was reported on December 23, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: I4 EDRIVE35, I4 EDRIVE40.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW i4, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V906000December 23, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Cables
25V395000July 23, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software

Recall records

NHTSA 25V906000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Cables

Report received by NHTSA
December 23, 2025
Owner notification
February 18, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 BMW i4
August 28, 2025 – August 28, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
I4 EDRIVE40

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.

Safety risk

A loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose battery cable can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

A dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and, if necessary, repair it, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V906000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V395000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software

Report received by NHTSA
July 23, 2025
Owner notification
August 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
71,286 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
I4 EDRIVE35, I4 EDRIVE40

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V395000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 29, 2025.