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2018 BMW i3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW i3. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: I3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW i3, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V310000	April 17, 2019	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
18V652000	September 20, 2018	Equipment › Electrical
17V720000	November 16, 2017	Air Bags › Frontal

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Hybrid Propulsion System (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V310000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA: April 17, 2019
Owner notification: June 13, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 159 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW i3: January 13, 2018 – February 20, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: I3

Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery; Hybrid Propulsion System

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V310000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V652000

Equipment › Electrical

Report received by NHTSA: September 20, 2018
Owner notification: February 22, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,501 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW i3: February 27, 2018 – August 22, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: I3

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V652000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V720000

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: November 16, 2017
Owner notification: January 12, 2018
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected: 32,000 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW i3: September 1, 2013 – November 14, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: I3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V720000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 18, 2019.