The defect
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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 430i | 2026 |
| BMW M4 | 2026 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 430i | 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| BMW M4 | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2025
148 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electrical system; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
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| 25V906000 23 Dec 2025 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 25V911000 23 Dec 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 25V905000 23 Dec 2025 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 25V897000 19 Dec 2025 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 25V895000 19 Dec 2025 | Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. |
| 25V894000 19 Dec 2025 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 25V886000 18 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
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