CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 BMW 430i and M4 vehicles may have positive battery cables that are not properly connected to the power distribution box. This can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly and may also lead to a fire.
An engine stall raises the risk of a crash, and a fire raises the risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Dealers will inspect the battery cables and power distribution box and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. To see whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN on NHTSA.gov, where involved VINs are searchable beginning November 17, 2025, or contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 430i | 2026 |
|---|---|
| BMW M4 | 2026 |