The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V579000·Announced 2019-08-06

BMW Recalls 2008-2012 Models for Blower Wiring Fire Risk

BMW is recalling 2008-2012 128i, 135i, and 135is vehicles because blower-regulator wiring may overheat and cause a fire. Owners should contact dealers for a free inspection and replacement.

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 (wiring harness) that poses a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, and 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The recall involves approximately 41,981 vehicles. The defect involves the wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness, which may overheat.

Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness and replace it with a new part free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 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 135I, 128I, 135IS
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
41,981

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 (3)

  • 135I
  • 128I
  • 135IS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · BMW

Same manufacturer · BMW of North America, LLC

See all →

Same hazard · fire

See all →