2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 Battery Cable Recall (25V906)

Recall 25V906 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 in recall 25V906?

The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 with recall 25V906?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: 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.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: 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.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the cables.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V906?

Recall 25V906 covers 1 vehicles: 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40.

NHTSA lists 1 vehicles in this campaign, built August 28, 2025 to August 28, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the I4 EDRIVE40 battery cable recall?

Yes. A dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and, if necessary, repair it, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 25V906 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 25V906 to NHTSA on December 23, 2025.

This recall was filed 9 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 0 days. If your I4 EDRIVE40 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my I4 EDRIVE40 is part of recall 25V906?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V906 is open on your I4 EDRIVE40, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should I4 EDRIVE40 owners do about recall 25V906?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V906000 applies to your I4 EDRIVE40.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the cables happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are I4 EDRIVE40 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 25V906 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 6 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40: 6 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery

Can recall 25V906 make my I4 EDRIVE40 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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