BMW is reminiscent of more than 70,000 electric vehicles in the United States due to a software problem that can lead to a sudden loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion, and increases the risk of crash. The recall was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and centered on a possible malfunction within the high -voltage system of affected vehicles.
According to the NHTSA announcement, the problem has a software error in the electric motor, which can unexpectedly switch the high-voltage system down. In this case, the vehicle can lose electricity while driving – a problem that significantly increases the probability of an accident. The good news for the owners is that the fix is relatively simple: an OTA software update (over-the-air) will fix the problem. For those who prefer or need personal support, BMW retailers can also carry out the update free of charge.
Which BMW models are affected?
The recall affects the following BMW electric vehicles:
- 2022-2024 BMW i4
- 2025 BMW i4 Edrive35 and Edrive40
- 2022-2024 BMW IX
- 2023–2024 BMW i7
- 2024 BMW i5
What should owners do?
BMW is notified by post. The letters are expected to go out by August 5, 2025. In the meantime, the owners can check whether their vehicle is involved by contacting the BMW customer service under 1-800-525-7417. The official callback number for this problem is 25V395. The owners can also visit the NHTSA callback website or call the vehicle safety hotline under 1-888-327-4236 to get more information.
Since electric vehicles are more software -dependent, regular updates offer a comfortable and efficient way to address such problems. Nevertheless, BMW calls customers not to delay the recall status of their vehicle in order to ensure safe operation.
