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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
The positive battery cable connection at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time. When this happens, electrical power can be lost intermittently, which may cause the vehicle to stall.
A sudden loss of electrical power while driving increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when driving at speed or in traffic.
BMW will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector at no cost to you. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, or contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 328i | 2009 |
|---|---|
| BMW 328xi | 2009 |
| BMW 335d | 200920102011 |
| BMW M3 | 20082009201020112012 |