Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 23, 2025
BMW 2025 I4 EDRIVE40: Loose Battery Cable Risk of Stalling or Fire
BMW recalls one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle due to a loose positive battery cable connection that may cause stalling or fire. Owners must have the issue checked by a dealer.
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.
“BMW 2025 I4 EDRIVE40: Loose Battery Cable Risk of Stalling or Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81919-bmw-2025-i4-edrive40-loose-battery-cable-risk-of-stalling. Based on NHTSA recall #25V906000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V906000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle due to a loose positive battery cable connection that could cause stalling or fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a recall announced on December 23, 2025.
How to tell if you have it
BMW I4 EDRIVE40, 2025
What to do
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 hazard
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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since October 12, 2009. Recent BMW recalls include a power loss risk for the 750e XDrive (2025) and a steering control risk for the X3 (2024-2026), both announced on August 12, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Volkswagen ID.4 electrical fire risk recall (January 21, 2026) and a Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC electrical system recall (June 2, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The issue involves a loose connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Battery Connection
A dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and repair it if necessary at no cost.
February 13, 2026
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 25V906000 — BMW 2025 I4 EDRIVE40: Loose Battery Cable Risk of Stalling or Fire
Hello,
I own a BMW 2025 I4 EDRIVE40: Loose Battery Cable Risk of Stalling or Fire that is covered by recall 25V906000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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