NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - High Voltage Battery Failure
Published: July 16, 2025Recall ID: 25V470000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 25V470000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V470000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 68.38 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Potentially affected | 136 |
| Report received date | 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |