Recall
BMW I8 — 19V599000
NHTSA ID
19V599000
Make
BMW
Model
I8
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2019-08-14
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Units Affected
139
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.