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NHTSA Recall 25V470000: Traction battery (electrical system)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 136 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW I4.

136
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2025
owners notified (December 2)
NHTSA campaign25V470000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedJuly 16, 2025
Owner notificationDecember 2, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V470000

Make and modelModel years
BMW I42022, 2023
BMW I72023, 2024
BMW IX2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.