2018 BMW I3 Recall
Hybrid Propulsion System
Issued · Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Affected model years
- 2018
- Component
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Vehicles affected
- 159
- Report received
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.
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 June 13, 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.
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Related
Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.