BMW of North America, LLC: Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
BMW of North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Jun 19, 2019 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 16,641. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
The risk
A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
10 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW M3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW 335d | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW M3 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW 335d | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW M3 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 BMW 328i | 193 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| 2009 BMW 328Xi | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 BMW 335d | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 BMW M3 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 BMW M3 | 82 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 19V472000.
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