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one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle recall: Improperly secured positive battery cable

One 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle is affected; the specific vehicle can be identified by its VIN, which will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026. BMW recalled the vehicle because the connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose, which could cause the vehicle to stall or the cable to overheat and increase the risk of fire; a dealer will check the connection and repair it free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026 (BMW customer service: 1-800-525-7417).

What's being recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 25V906000

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.

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 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.

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