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2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40.

2
recalls
6
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 recalls

Electrical system: propulsion system, cables

NHTSA campaign 25V906000 · reported December 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 1 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Electrical system: propulsion system, traction motor, controller, software

NHTSA campaign 25V395000 · reported July 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 71,286 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 9, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported

On November 18, 2025, I was driving a 2025 BMW i4 eDrive, VIN [VIN], at approximately 10–15 mph in slow traffic. I applied the brake pedal firmly when the vehicle in front of me slowed, but the vehicle did not decelerate as expected. The vehicle continued moving forward, resulting in a rear-end collision with the car…

Dec 30, 2025 · Suspension · 22 miles

The contact owns a 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced pulling and skidding to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle became unsafe to drive and was a severe safety hazard to the driver and other motorists. The vehicle was taken to the local…

Dec 24, 2025 · Steering

I am writing to formally report a serious and ongoing safety defect with my BMW i4, present since the beginning of ownership. The vehicle pulls and skids to the right while driving and intermittently swerves, making it unsafe to operate and posing a clear risk to both myself and other road users. This is a…

Sep 12, 2025 · Lane departure · crash reported

On September 10, 2025, while my son was driving, the lane assist system activated twice during a single drive without a cause. The first activation was manually corrected, but the second caused the vehicle to veer into a roadside barrier. There were no environmental or road condition that would justify the…

May 22, 2025 · Forward collision avoidance · crash reported

While parking the car it accelerated up over the curb and into the bushes in an office parking lot. The sudden unintended acceleration occurred in B mode with the automatic cruise control system setting to follow the posted speed limit when activated. The cruise control was not activated by the driver at the time of…

I4 EDRIVE40 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2025 2630

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Questions

Does the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40, the most recent reported on December 23, 2025 (Electrical system: propulsion system, cables). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), followed by power train (2).
How many 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 9, 2026.