2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 recall: Improperly Secured Positive Battery Cable
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 23, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.
- The risk
A loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose battery cable can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
1 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
273 earlier NHTSA recalls by BMW of North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 17, 2025 2014-2015 BMW 228I, 2014-2015 BMW M235I, 2014 BMW 320I and 4 more models recall: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture (agency record)
- Dec. 11, 2025 2025-2026 BMW X3 recall: Unintended Steering Wheel Movement (agency record)
- Dec. 4, 2025 2026 BMW X5, 2026 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid, 2026 BMW X6 and 1 more model recall: Air Bag May Deploy Improperly (agency record)
- Oct. 31, 2025 2000-2001 BMW X5 recall: Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode (agency record)
- Oct. 21, 2025 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe, 2026 BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe and 3 more models recall: Damaged Seat Belt Retractor (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
A dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and, if necessary, repair it, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- BMW I4 EDRIVE40 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V906000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 23, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 1 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record