BMW i4 recalls

19 official safety recalls for the BMW i4 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Positive battery cable connection may loosen

    Reported December 23, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V9060001 vehicle affected

    The positive battery cable connection may loosen, causing the vehicle to stall or the cable to overheat. This can increase crash and fire risks. A dealer will check the connection and repair it if needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.

  2. High-voltage battery module may fail

    Reported July 23, 2025Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2025/27415 vehicles affected

    Excessive force during manufacture of the battery module frame, combined with battery swelling, may cause failure and a possible thermal event. The modules will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Replacing the Cell Module of the High-Voltage Battery
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the battery module frame may have been manufactured using too much force. In conjunction with swelling force of the battery this could lead to failure and a possible thermal event within the vehicles life time.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles the modules will be replaced.

  3. Drive motor software may shut down high-voltage system

    Reported July 23, 2025Model years 2022–2025NHTSA campaign 25V39500071,286 vehicles affected

    The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. The software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.

  4. High-voltage battery modules may fail

    Reported July 16, 2025Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 25V470000136 vehicles affected

    Improperly assembled battery cell modules may be stressed and fail, shutting down the high-voltage system and causing loss of drive power, which increases crash risk. Module failure also increases fire risk. Dealers will replace specified battery cell modules free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
    Consequence
    Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  5. Chassis beam may crack

    Reported August 15, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V6110001,150 vehicles affected

    The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, weakening the chassis. In a crash, this may damage the high-voltage battery and increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the beam as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.
    Consequence
    Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Rear chassis beam may crack

    Reported June 19, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/258652 vehicles affected

    Excessive force during production may have weakened the rear left chassis beam, which could crack and affect structural strength. The beam will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Longitudinal Chassis Beam
    Defect
    On affected vehicles during production excessive force may have been applied to the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam which could lead to it cracking and affecting its structural strength.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles the rear left hand side chassis longitudinal beam will be checked and if necessary replaced.

  7. High-voltage battery cell modules may malfunction

    Reported February 29, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/2112 vehicles affected

    Faulty cell modules in the high-voltage battery may cause a malfunction. The faulty modules will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Replace cell module in high-voltage battery
    Defect
    On affected vehicles if faulty cell modules have been installed then a malfunction may occur in the high voltage battery
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the faulty cell modules in the High Voltage battery will be replaced

  8. Battery module may overheat

    Reported February 23, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V1350004 vehicles affected

    Insufficient weld seams in a high-voltage battery module may cause it to overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the battery module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
    Consequence
    An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  9. Charging unit may be damaged

    Reported August 1, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/23581 vehicles affected

    A damaged combined charging unit may have been installed because of a supplier production error. The unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed.
    Remedy
    Replace the Combined Charging Unit.�

  10. Charging unit may interrupt electrical power

    Reported June 28, 2023Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 23V44900069 vehicles affected

    Improperly connected or assembled components in the high voltage battery charging unit may interrupt power while driving and cause an engine stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the unit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
    Consequence
    An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  11. High-voltage battery circuit connection may be incorrectly installed

    Reported May 8, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/133112 vehicles affected

    A cable connection between circuit boards in the cell supervision circuit may not have been installed correctly. The circuit inside the high-voltage battery will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A cable bridge connection connecting two circuit boards within the cell supervision circuit (CSC) might not have been installed properly.
    Defect
    A cable bridge connection connecting two circuit boards within the cell supervision circuit (CSC) might not have been installed properly.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the cell supervision circuit (CSC) inside the high-voltage battery will be replaced.

  12. Battery monitoring circuit connections may be loose

    Reported April 26, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V29500031 vehicles affected

    Improperly secured electrical connections in the high-voltage battery monitoring circuit may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the circuit, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
    Consequence
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  13. Door control software may prevent locks from engaging

    Reported February 23, 2023Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 23V118000120 vehicles affected

    Incorrect ECU programming can prevent automatic door locks from working as intended. Doors may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will update the ECU software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
    Consequence
    Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  14. Pedestrian warning sound may fail at start-up

    Reported January 25, 2023Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 23V0260003,431 vehicles affected

    A fault in the sound generator control unit may prevent the vehicle from making an external pedestrian warning sound at start-up. Pedestrians may not hear an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
    Consequence
    Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  15. Battery control software may interrupt electrical power

    Reported December 20, 2022Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 22V94400014,086 vehicles affected

    High-voltage battery control unit software may interrupt electrical power, causing sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
    Consequence
    An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  16. High-voltage battery cell may contain broken cathode piece

    Reported October 21, 2022Model years 2021–2022DVSA recall R/2022/330422 vehicles affected

    A damaged cathode plate may leave a broken piece inside a high-voltage battery cell. Defective cell modules will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    During the supplier s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred. During assembly of the cell the cathode plate may have been damaged and a broken piece may have entered the interior of the cell.
    Defect
    During assembly of the HV Battery cell the cathode plate may have been damaged and a broken piece may have entered the interior of the cell. BMW strongly recommends refraining from charging the high-voltage battery and to not use the vehicles until the repair is performed. BMW also recommends parking the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the defective cell modules of the high-voltage battery will be replaced.

  17. High-voltage battery may short circuit

    Reported July 27, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V541000367 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    Internal damage to the high-voltage battery may cause a short circuit and increase fire risk. Owners are advised not to drive or charge the vehicle and to park outside, away from structures, until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the battery, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
    Consequence
    A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  18. Display may omit critical safety information in Valet Mode

    Reported July 7, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V4830006,930 vehicles affected

    In Valet Parking Mode, the central display may omit safety information such as warnings and warning lights, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the display head unit software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
    Consequence
    A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  19. High-voltage battery crash pads may be missing

    Reported January 26, 2022Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2022/020133 vehicles affected

    Crash pads may not have been installed on the high-voltage battery. The vehicle will be inspected and, if needed, the pads will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CRASH PADS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    Crash pads may not have been installed on the high-voltage battery during vehicle assembly.
    Remedy
    Vehicles will be inspected and if necessary the crash pads will be retrofitted.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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