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SevereNHTSA·25V906000·Announced 2025-12-23

BMW i4 positive battery cable connection may become loose

BMW is recalling one 2025 i4 eDrive40 vehicle because the connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the source states the vehicle may stall, which is a loss of propulsion rather than a degraded secondary function.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling one 2025 i4 eDrive40 vehicle.

The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.

NHTSA states that a loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash, and that a loose battery cable can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

A dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and, if necessary, repair it, free of charge. The owner notification letter was expected to be mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical system
Hazard
  • loss-of-power
  • stalling
  • fire
  • loose-connection
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • I4 EDRIVE40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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