Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles with diesel engines. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
What could happen
A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 335D 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V314000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 29, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,591
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2009 to Jun 30, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jul 3, 2024
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2020
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Jun 19, 2019
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Oct 25, 2017
- Bmw recall: Power train Feb 2, 2017
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.