A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery
Hybrid Propulsion System

Date Announced

APR 17, 2019

Vehicles Affected

159

NHTSA Campaign #

19V310000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: BMW Recall 19V-xxx: Electric Motor Electronics (EME)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4