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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 19V599📅 Aug 14, 2019

2019 BMW I3 & 2019 BMW I8 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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 fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V599000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
139
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 11, 2019
Built
Feb 7, 2019 – Mar 6, 2019
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V599 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V599?

2019 BMW I3 & 2019 BMW I8. 139 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.