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2018 BMW I3 Recalls - California Lemon Law BMW I3 problems

Recalls For 2018 BMW I3

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Recall #1 Issued: 2017 11 16 - Camp #20171116

This 2018 BMW I3 recall affects the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC from 2013-09-01 through 2017-11-14

Description Of Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Conseqence Of Defect

During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

Corrective Action

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

Additional 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.


Recall #2 Issued: 2018 09 20 - Camp #20180920

This 2018 BMW I3 recall affects the EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC from 2018-02-27 through 2018-08-22

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #3 Issued: 2019 04 17 - Camp #20190417

This 2018 BMW I3 recall affects the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC from 2018-01-13 through 2018-02-20

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #4 Issued: 2019 04 17 - Camp #20190417

This 2018 BMW I3 recall affects the HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC from 2018-01-13 through 2018-02-20

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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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