NHTSA Recall 18V652000: Electrical (equipment)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,501 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the BMW 330E.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V652000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL |
| Report received | September 20, 2018 |
| Owner notification | February 22, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) 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 and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Safety risk
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V652000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 330E | 2018 |
| BMW 530E | 2018, 2019 |
| BMW 740LE | 2018, 2019 |
| BMW I3 | 2018 |
| BMW I8 | 2019 |
| BMW X5 | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.