NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - Improperly Connected Battery Cables
Published: September 25, 2025Recall ID: 25V643000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
Affected Products
Improperly Connected Battery Cables
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Connected Battery Cables |
| Nhtsa id | 25V643000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V643000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025. |
| Consequence summary | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 4 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |