2018-2019 BMW 330E, BMW 530E and others recall: electrical
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 20, 2018. It covers about 3,501 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,501
- reported
- Sep 20, 2018
- owners notified
- Feb 22, 2019
Equipment: electrical
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V652000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V652000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 BMW 330E, BMW 530E and others electrical?
Yes. Recall 18V652000, reported on September 20, 2018, covers about 3,501 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V652000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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