NHTSA recall 19V599000
Electrical system
BMW I3 and 1 more
Reported Aug 14, 2019139 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLCBuilt Jan 9, 2019 – Feb 25, 2019
The defect
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.
The risk
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Electrical systemHybrid propulsion system