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BMW i4, i5, i7, iX — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-06-13

BMW auto electric drive motor software problem could cause vehicle to enter fail-safe mode

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-13
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	i4, i5, i7, iX
Model year	2022 2023 2024, 2024, 2023 2024
Units affected	7231
Defect	On certain vehicles, a problem with the electric drive motor software could cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels._x000D_ Note: This problem would cause a warning light to turn on and a warning message to be displayed._x000D_ A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	High Voltage
Remedy	BMW will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the electric drive motor software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a BMW dealership.
Recall number	2025-320
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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