Recall 25V395000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
Report Date
20250723
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
11 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BMW | I4 |
| 2022 | BMW | IX |
| 2023 | BMW | I4 |
| 2023 | BMW | I7 |
| 2023 | BMW | IX |
| 2024 | BMW | I4 |
| 2024 | BMW | I5 |
| 2024 | BMW | I7 |
| 2024 | BMW | IX |
| 2025 | BMW | I4 EDRIVE35 |
| 2025 | BMW | I4 EDRIVE40 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.