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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V395📅 Jun 16, 2025

2022–2024 BMW I4 & 2022–2024 BMW IX + 4 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V395000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
71,286
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 8, 2025
Built
Feb 23, 2023 – Dec 14, 2023
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V395 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V395?

2022–2024 BMW I4 & 2022–2024 BMW IX + 4 more. 71,286 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.