Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on July 23, 2025; 11 model-year listings affected.
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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.