Electrical systemRecall 19V-599 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-599 covers 139 BMW vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V599000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.