BMW of North America, LLC: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
BMW of North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Jul 16, 2025 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 136. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
8 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW IX | 13 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 BMW I7 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 BMW IX | 34 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 2023 BMW I4 | 46 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 BMW I7 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 BMW IX | 38 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 BMW I4 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 BMW IX | 32 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 25V470000.
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