NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2025

BMW i4 eDrive40 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the BMW i4 eDrive40, covering model year 2025. Forward Collision Avoidance is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
6 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
1 model year with data (2025)

top component: Forward Collision Avoidance (2 complaints)
latest recall 25V906000 (reported Dec 23, 2025)

3 complaints reporting a crash (50.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW i4 eDrive40 complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 6 complaints are for the 2025 model year.

BMW i4 eDrive40 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

BMW i4 eDrive40 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2025	6	3	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW i4 eDrive40 components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Forward Collision Avoidance is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (33.3% of all 6), followed by Power Train (2) and Steering (2).

Components named most often in BMW i4 eDrive40 complaints (top 9)

Components named most often in BMW i4 eDrive40 complaints (top 9)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance	2	33.3%
Power Train	2	33.3%
Steering	2	33.3%
Back Over Prevention	1	16.7%
Lane Departure	1	16.7%
Service Brakes	1	16.7%
Suspension	1	16.7%
Unknown or Other	1	16.7%
Wheels	1	16.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW i4 eDrive40 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name i4 eDrive40, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2025.

2 recall campaigns

BMW i4 eDrive40 recall campaigns covering each model year
2025: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 25V906000
Reported Dec 23, 2025
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Cables
Model year 2025
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 25V395000
Reported Jul 23, 2025
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software
Model year 2025
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW i4 eDrive40 questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the BMW i4 eDrive40 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW i4 eDrive40, covering model year 2025. The most recent, 25V906000, was reported on December 23, 2025 and is filed under “Electrical system”.

What is the most common BMW i4 eDrive40 complaint?

Forward Collision Avoidance is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 33.3% of all 6. Power Train (2) and Steering (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW i4 eDrive40?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW i4 eDrive40 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 6 complaints, 3 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

All BMW models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.