BMW I4, I4 EDRIVE35, I4 EDRIVE40 and others: Software

Date

July 23, 2025

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW I4 (2022, 2023, 2024); BMW I4 EDRIVE35 (2025); BMW I4 EDRIVE40 (2025); BMW I5 (2024); BMW I7 (2023, 2024); BMW IX (2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

71286

What can happen

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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 8, 2025

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Electric Drive Motor Software · Electric Drive Motor Software · Software - N/A

Recall number

25V395000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.