NHTSA 19V310000 United States
BMW i3 recall: Hybrid Propulsion System
Official safety recall 19V310000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign19V310000
ComponentHybrid Propulsion System
Report date2019-04-17
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| BMW i3 | 2018 | United States |
The problem
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.
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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.