Bmw recall: Equipment
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
What could happen
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 330E 2018
- Bmw 530E 2018–2019
- Bmw 740Le 2018–2019
- Bmw I3 2018
- Bmw I8 2019
- Bmw X5 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V652000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 22, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,501
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 20, 2018 to Aug 17, 2018
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical
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 / Rolls-Royce / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Sep 27, 2019
- Bmw recall: Back over prevention Feb 19, 2021
- Bmw / Mini recall: Electrical system Sep 30, 2020
- Bmw recall: Air bags Apr 29, 2020
- Bmw / Mini recall: Engine and engine cooling Jul 11, 2018
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 1, 2026
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.