Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 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 October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw I3 2019
- Bmw I8 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V599000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 14, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 11, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 139
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 7, 2019 to Mar 6, 2019
- Part
- Electrical system; 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 / Mini recall: Electrical system Sep 30, 2020
- Bmw recall: Equipment Sep 20, 2018
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2016
- Bmw recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Dec 28, 2015
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 27, 2014
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Apr 17, 2019
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.