Recall 25V395000: BMW I4, BMW I4 EDRIVE35, BMW I4 EDRIVE40 and 3 more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
Summary
The problem. 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.
The risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V395000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Report received
- July 23, 2025
- Owners notified
- August 8, 2025
- Built
- Feb 23, 2023 – Dec 14, 2023
- Units affected
- 71,286
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.