Fitment notes: AGM required for start-stop system; battery located in trunk; requires coding when replaced
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Every control module on the 2022-2026 BMW M4 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
⚠️ M sport seats; memory settings lost; massage function if equipped
M Drive Professional Module (MDP)security gateway +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with DME and VDM
🔧 BMW ISTA + ICOM Next
⚠️ Optional; M Drift Analyzer and M Laptimer; software-based, no separate module
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM · 25V643000
2025-09-25
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.
Consequence: 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.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2026 BMW M4 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 and can vary by trim.
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