Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
What could happen
A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 328I 2009
- Bmw 328Xi 2009
- Bmw 335D 2009–2011
- Bmw M3 2008–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V472000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 19, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 14, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,641
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 25, 2007 to Oct 1, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables; Electrical 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: Air bags Apr 24, 2024
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 23, 2023
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce and more recall: Seat belts Jul 21, 2021
- Bmw recall: Seat belts Apr 28, 2021
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 10, 2021
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2020
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.