The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V643000·Announced 2025-09-25

BMW Recalls 2026 M4 and 430i Vehicles for Fire Risk

BMW is recalling 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles because improperly connected battery cables may cause engine stalls or fires.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring) that poses a risk of fire and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box.

This defect can result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash, or a fire, which increases the risk of injury. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and replace the cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on 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.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 430I, M4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 430I
  • M4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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