NHTSA 25V470000
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
- Report received by NHTSA
- July 16, 2025
- Owner notification
- December 2, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 136 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2025 BMW iX
- Not reported – February 14, 2024
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- IX
Defect summary
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V470000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov