BMW 335D 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V472000

Make Model Year
BMW 335D 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-14 2019-06-19 2019-06-20

Production Dates: 2008-03-27 - 2011-06-15

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16641

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.