Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.
What could happen
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw I3 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V310000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 17, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 13, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 159
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 13, 2018 to Feb 20, 2018
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery; Hybrid propulsion system
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: Electrical system Aug 14, 2019
- Bmw recall: Equipment Sep 20, 2018
- Bmw recall: Air bags Nov 16, 2017
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 9, 2017
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2016
- Bmw / Mini recall: Air bags Oct 7, 2015
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.