NHTSA recall 18V-652 (18V652000)
equipment recall reported September 20, 2018 - about 3,501 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V652000
- Also written as
- 18V-652
- Reported
- September 20, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,501
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-652 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.