BMW i4 Loose Battery Cable Risks Fire

NHTSA campaign 25V906000 · Reported Dec 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC

critical How serious is it? About this label

A loose battery cable connection could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, and the loose connection can also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V906000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 23, 2025
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Electrical System:propulsion System: Cables
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2025
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

BMW is recalling one 2025 i4 eDrive40 vehicle because the connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may come loose over time.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The dealer will check the cable connection and repair it if needed, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V906000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2025 BMW I4 Edrive40

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Electrical Recalls Involve Battery Fires and Starter Connection Problems · all 28 BMW recalls in this area

Other BMW I4 Edrive40 recalls

Jul 23, 2025BMW Electric Models May Lose Drive Powerhigh

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.