Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on September 25, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: wiring, power distribution module/ipdm · Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
NHTSA campaign 25V643000 · reported September 25, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 4 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
- The risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.