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SevereNHTSA·19V472000·Announced 2019-06-19

BMW Recalls 2008-2012 Models for Battery Cable Defect

BMW is recalling specific 2008-2012 models because a battery cable connection may degrade, causing power loss and stalling.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The recall involves a defect where the connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade. This degradation can result in an intermittent loss of electrical power.

A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 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 M3, 328I, 328XI, 335D
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
16,641

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 (4)

  • M3
  • 328I
  • 328XI
  • 335D

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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