Improperly Secured Positive Battery Cable

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

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.

Risk / 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.

Chronology of events

1. In December, the analyses indicated that, on the field incident vehicle, the positive battery cable connection to the rear power distributor may not have been performed to specifications. As a result, information from the vehicle assembly plant was requested and further analyses were performed. This led to the finding that, on a small number of vehicles, it was possible that the positive battery cable connection to the rear power distributor may not have been performed to specifications.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Dec 23, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025 No Dealers

Owner notification

Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026 Phased Recall