The airbag system in your i3 is designed to protect you in a frontal crash. In certain 2014-2018 models, the system might not deploy correctly if you're not wearing your seatbelt.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not buckled up and your i3 crashes, you could be at a higher risk of neck injury. This is a serious concern that could have a long-lasting impact on your health.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the airbag control unit software for free. This is a crucial update that you should schedule as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle's TurboCord Portable Charger is an important adapter that helps you charge your car on the go. In some cases, the internal capacitors in this charger could break down, causing a shocking or even a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the capacitors fail, you could get an electrical shock or a fire could start. This increases the risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the charging cable and replace it if it's faulty, all at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with the details, and you should contact your dealer to schedule the repair.
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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.
The high-voltage electrical system in your i3 hybrid vehicle is controlled by a circuit board in the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module. In some 2018 models, this circuit board may fail and shut off the power supply.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power supply is cut off, your vehicle will lose propulsion, making it harder to control on the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EME module with a new one, at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
