CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
A circuit board in the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module can fail, which may shut down the supply of high-voltage electrical power to the vehicle.
If high-voltage power shuts off while driving, the vehicle can lose propulsion, which increases the risk of a crash. BMW will notify affected owners, and an authorized BMW dealer will replace the EME module at no cost to you. The recall began June 13, 2019.
You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW I3 | 2018 |
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