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2018 BMW 5 Series EQUIPMENT Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for EQUIPMENT issues.

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EQUIPMENT Safety Recalls

Moderate #18V652000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The TurboCord Portable Chargers in your vehicle have a small electrical component that can fail, causing a shock or fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this component fails, you could get an electrical shock or a fire, which could cause serious injury or even be fatal.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the charging cable and replace it if it's faulty, at no cost to you. They'll take care of it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Original — 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.
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Other BMW 5 Series 2018 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW 5 Series Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 BMW 5 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall for the 2018 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #18V652000)

The TurboCord Portable Chargers in your vehicle have a small electrical component that can fail, causing a shock or fire. If this component fails, you could get an electrical shock or a fire, which could cause serious injury or even be fatal. Your BMW dealer will inspect the charging cable and replace it if it's faulty, at no cost to you. They'll take care of it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.