BMW I3 (2018): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 19V310000 · Apr 17, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
159
vehicles affected
159
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V310000
- Date
- Apr 17, 2019
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 159
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system; Electrical system > Propulsion system > Traction battery
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V310000?
1 model: BMW I3 (2018), about 159 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V310000?
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.
What can happen?
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.