Electrical System

NHTSA recall 19V472000 · announced June 19, 2019 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 16,641 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2009 Bmw 328i
• 2009 Bmw 328xi
• 2009 Bmw 335d
• 2010 Bmw 335d
• 2011 Bmw 335d
• 2008 Bmw M3
• 2009 Bmw M3
• 2010 Bmw M3
• 2011 Bmw M3
• 2012 Bmw M3

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.