Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw I4 2022–2024
- Bmw I4 Edrive35 2025
- Bmw I4 Edrive40 2025
- Bmw I5 2024
- Bmw I7 2023–2024
- Bmw Ix 2022–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V395000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 23, 2025
- Owners notified
- Aug 8, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 71,286
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 23, 2023 to Dec 14, 2023
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor › Controller › Software
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 1, 2026
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 18, 2024
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 23, 2024
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 12, 2024
- Bmw recall: Forward collision avoidance Dec 22, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Oct 18, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.