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NHTSA Campaign 13V044000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Feb 7, 2013 · 516,791 vehicles affected

What's wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

Consequence

If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW 128I 2008 516,791
BMW 128I 2009 516,791
BMW 128I 2010 516,791
BMW 128I 2011 516,791
BMW 128I 2012 516,791
BMW 135I 2008 516,791
BMW 135I 2009 516,791
BMW 135I 2010 516,791
BMW 135I 2011 516,791
BMW 135I 2012 516,791
BMW 328I 2007 516,791
BMW 328I 2008 516,791
BMW 328I 2009 516,791
BMW 328I 2010 516,791
BMW 328I 2011 516,791
BMW 335I 2007 516,791
BMW 335I 2008 516,791
BMW 335I 2009 516,791
BMW 335I 2010 516,791
BMW 335I 2011 516,791
BMW Z4 2009 516,791
BMW Z4 2010 516,791
BMW Z4 2011 516,791

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V044000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.