BMW recalls 2025 i4 eDrive40 over loose battery cable that could cause stalling or fire
A positive battery cable connection at the rear power distributor may come loose, which could make the car stall and raise the risk of a crash, or let the cable overheat and cause a fire.
What to do
A dealer will check the cable connection and repair it if needed, free of charge. Owners can call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; letters are expected to be mailed on February 13, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- BMW I4 Edrive40 2025
- Company
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Hazard
- 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.
- Units
- 1 vehicles
- Owner notification
- February 18, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 23, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V906000
- Model years: 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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