BMW from North America has issued a callback for 136 electric vehicles in the United States, since concerns about the non-properly assembled high-voltage battery cell modules are composed. The recall affects selected units of the IX SUV, i4 lift back and i7 -luxus -Limousinens that cover the model years from 2022 to 2025. Most of the vehicles concerned are IX models that were built between November 3, 2021 and February 2024. In contrast, only four i7s and two i4s are included in the recall population.
According to documents, which were submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the car manufacturer’s parent company provided the incorrect components. The problem comes from an excessive force that may be used during the cell construction group process, which may have caused tensions of the battery module frames. This voltage could lead to framework failure and a switch-off of the high-voltage system of the vehicle caused a sudden loss of the drive power supply. In rare cases, failure can also increase the risk of a thermal event.
So far, BMW has received no reports on incidents or injuries in connection with the problem. Nevertheless, the company takes proactive measures. On July 16, 2025, BMW dealers were alerted and instructed to replace the affected battery cell modules free of charge for the owners. The customer notification letters are expected to end until September 5, 2025. The problem is listed under the NHTSA campaign number 25V470 and falls under the component category “Electrical system: drive system: traction of the battery”.
BMW owners who believe that their vehicle is affected can contact the BMW customer service under 1-800-525-7417 or check their VIN at www.nhttsa.gov.
Power/models/model years:
- BMW/IX/2022-2025
- BMW/I4/2022-2023
- BMW/i7/2023-2024
- Report date of MFR: July 16, 2025
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V470
