Vehicle recall 25V643000 · September 25, 2025
BMW 430i and M4
The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V643000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 25, 2025
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- November 20, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Power distribution module/ipdm; Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
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