2008-2012 BMW 328I, BMW 328XI and others recall: fuses and circuit breakers

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 19, 2019. It covers about 16,641 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 16,641
reported: Jun 19, 2019
owners notified: Aug 14, 2019
related complaints: 108

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

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.
Risk: A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 19V472000

Affected vehicles

BMW 328I 2009 2009
BMW 328XI 2009 2009
BMW 335D 2009-2011 2009 2010 2011
BMW M3 2008-2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 108 complaints about electrical problems.

2009 BMW 328I 2009 BMW 328XI 2009 BMW 335D 2010 BMW 335D 2011 BMW 335D 2009 BMW M3 2010 BMW M3 2011 BMW M3 2012 BMW M3

Questions about recall 19V472000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2012 BMW 328I, BMW 328XI and others fuses and circuit breakers?

Yes. Recall 19V472000, reported on June 19, 2019, covers about 16,641 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V472000?

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.

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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