BMW, BMW — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-09-25

BMW M4 and 430i vehicles' positive battery cables may be improperly connected

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-25
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	430I, M4
Model year	2026, 2026
Units affected	4
Defect	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._x000D_ An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 17, 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 number	25V643000
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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