Recall 18V652000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BMW | 330E |
| 2018 | BMW | 530E |
| 2018 | BMW | 740LE |
| 2018 | BMW | I3 |
| 2018 | BMW | X5 |
| 2019 | BMW | 530E |
| 2019 | BMW | 740LE |
| 2019 | BMW | I8 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.