— BMW has recalled more than 78,000 i-Series vehicles because they may stall while driving.
Recalled are 2022-2025 BMW i4, 2022-2024 BMW iX, 2023-2024 BMW i7 and 2024 BMW i5 vehicles with electric drive motor software that may shut down the high voltage system. This will cause a loss of drive power.
The specifics, according to BMW:
"In certain vehicle production configurations, the software may erroneously detect a double-isolation condition. As a fail-safe measure, this will cause a shutdown of the high-voltage system approximately 15-20 seconds after a warning message is displayed. Power assisted steering and braking are not affected."
BMW is unaware of any crash or injury reports, but a collision can easily occur if a vehicle just stops moving while driving.
A driver will see a red warning message and a red warning symbol if the problem occurs in an i-Series vehicle.
BMW estimates 43 warranty claims have been filed about the i-Series defects.
About 7,200 of the BMW vehicles are recalled in Canada.
BMW owners can take their i-Series vehicles to dealers to have the electric drive motor software updated, or it can be performed over-the-air.
BMW expects to mail i-Series recall letters August 5, 2025, but owners with questions may call 800-525-7417.