CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Capacitors inside the portable charging cable (TurboCord) used with these plug-in hybrid and electric BMWs may fail. A failure can cause an electrical shock or a fire, which increases the risk of injury or death.
BMW will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the charging cable and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. The recall began February 22, 2019. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 330e | 2018 |
|---|---|
| BMW 530e | 20182019 |
| BMW 740LE | 20182019 |
| BMW I3 | 2018 |
| BMW I8 | 2019 |
| BMW X5 | 2018 |