Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.
What could happen
Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 5 Series 2004–2010
- Bmw 6 Series 2004–2010
- Bmw M5 2006–2010
- Bmw M6 2007–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V126000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 26, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 30, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 367,682
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2009
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Power train Dec 6, 2023
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 20, 2023
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 2, 2022
- Bmw / Lemforder recall: Steering Aug 28, 2019
- Bmw / Valeo recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 10, 2012
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 10, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.