BMW — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-06-16

BMW i4, iX, i7, i5 vehicles: electric drive motor issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-16
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	I4, I4 EDRIVE35, I4 EDRIVE40, I5, I7, IX
Model year	2022-2024, 2025, 2024, 2023-2024
Units affected	70852
Defect	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._x000D_ A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 number	25V395000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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