BMW I8 2019: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V599000

Make Model Year
BMW I8 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-11 2019-08-14 2019-08-14

Production Dates: 2019-02-07 - 2019-03-06

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 139

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics "EME" module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.

Consequence

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 October 11, 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.