Recall 19V-599 Replace the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) – 2019 BMW i3 & i8

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles.

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August 14, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V599000

High-Voltage Electrical Power May Shut Down

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V599

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 139

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.

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