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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Passenger Cars

2026 BMW M4 and 430i Recalled for Battery Cable Fire and Stall Risk

Agency Publication Date: September 25, 2025
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Summary

BMW of North America is recalling 4 units of the 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables in these cars may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, which can cause the engine to stall or even start a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the cables and the power distribution box as needed, entirely free of charge.

Risk

An engine stall while driving can lead to a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an electrical issue at the connection point can result in a fire, posing a significant risk of injury to occupants.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled vehicles are 2026 BMW M4 and 2026 BMW 430i models where the positive battery cables may not be properly secured to the power distribution box.
  2. Check if your specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is affected by searching the database at NHTSA.gov.
  3. Contact an authorized BMW dealer to schedule a free appointment for a technician to inspect and, if necessary, replace your battery cables and power distribution box.
  4. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information or if you have questions about the repair process.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional assistance.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Inspection and replacement of electrical components.

How to: Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 BMW M4

4 total units affected across both model lines.

Product: 2026 BMW 430i

4 total units affected across both model lines.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V643000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: BMW authorized dealers
Units Affected: 4 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 20, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: December 17, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response