Vehicle recall 25V395000 · July 23, 2025
BMW i4, iX and 4 more models
The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V395000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 23, 2025
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- August 8, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 71,286
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor › Controller › Software
Vehicles covered
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