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2025 BMW i4 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 23, 202525V906000 | Electrical system: propulsion system cablesA loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V906000
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| Jul 23, 202525V395000 | Electrical system: propulsion system traction motorA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V395000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: I4 Edrive40, I4 Edrive35. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component12
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 17 |
| Steering | 2 | 17 |
| Wheels | 2 | 17 |
| Power train | 2 | 17 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 8 |
| Suspension | 1 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 8 |
| Engine | 1 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8 |
| Tether | 1 | 8 |
| Lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) | 1 | 8 |
| Other/i am not sure | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names I4 EDRIVE40, I4 XDRIVE40.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Charging interrupted-failed. Unable to fully use EV. Dealer confirms issue & has EV for two weeks, BMW USA has been notified, no remedy offered.”
- Electrical system
“Entire car was bricked after a software update (03/2026.54). Even the gear could not be changed to neutral for placing on a tow truck. Nothing wrong with the batteries.”
- Visibility/wiper
“I was driving last night on the highway in a monster rainstorm in Long Island, NY. In a full monsoon the wipers stopped working stuck in the up position.”
Other BMW i4 model years
- 20252 recalls12 complaints
- 20243 recalls26 complaints
- 20237 recalls45 complaints
- 20228 recalls10 complaints
Other BMW models
- 2025 3 Series1 recall5 complaints
- 2025 X55 recalls63 complaints
- 2025 5 Series6 recalls2 complaints
- 2025 X39 recalls38 complaints
- 2025 7 Series4 recalls2 complaints
- 2025 X64 recalls1 complaint
- 2025 X13 recalls17 complaints
- 2025 X74 recalls29 complaints
- 2025 4 Series1 recall8 complaints
- 2025 X41 recall4 complaints
- 2025 iX1 recall13 complaints
- 2025 i73 recalls1 complaint
2025 BMW i4 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW i4 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW i4. The most recent, 25V906000 (reported December 23, 2025), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2025 BMW i4 recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 BMW i4?
Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 BMW i4?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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