BMW Recalls 2018-2019 Models for TurboCord Charger Fire Risk
BMW is recalling specific 2018-2019 electric and hybrid models because capacitors in the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, posing a shock or fire hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect can result in a fire and increase the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/electrical defects posing severe risk.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC 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, as well as 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance, and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. The recall affects approximately 3,501 vehicles.
The defect involves capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers that may fail. This failure can result in an electrical shock hazard or a fire, which increases the risk of injury or death.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW 740LE, 530E, X5, I3
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,501
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- 740LE
- 530E
- X5
- I3
- 330E
- I8
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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