BMW M4 (BMW) – Battery Cable Connection Fault (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 BMW M4
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2026
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 BMW M4 vehicles due to electrical system:wiring:power distribution module/ipdm issues. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026