01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2018 BMW I3 recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V310000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 17, 2019
- Potential units
- 159campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: June 13, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 18V652000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- September 20, 2018
- Potential units
- 3,501campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: February 22, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 17V720000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- November 16, 2017
- Potential units
- 32,000campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".
Why it matters: During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
Owner notification: January 12, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
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