BMW I8 2019: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V652000

Make Model Year
BMW I8 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-02-22 2018-09-20 2018-09-26

Production Dates: 2018-02-20 - 2018-09-04

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3501

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.