Campaign 25V-395

Electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V395000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

6 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 68, of which 12 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-395
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
BMWI42022 to 202425
BMWI4 EDRIVE3520250
BMWI4 EDRIVE4020250
BMWI520244
BMWI72023 to 20249
BMWIX2022 to 202430
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.