NHTSA recall 13V044000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 13V044000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Reported | 2013-02-07 |
| Owners notified | 2013-03-13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 516791 |
What is 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.
What can happen
If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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.
| 2008 BMW 128I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-09-30. |
|---|---|
| 2009 BMW 128I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-07-01. |
| 2010 BMW 128I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-09-30. |
| 2011 BMW 128I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-09-30. |
| 2012 BMW 128I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-09-30. |
| 2008 BMW 135I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-09-30. |
| 2009 BMW 135I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-09-30. |
| 2010 BMW 135I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-09-30. |
| 2011 BMW 135I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-09-30. |
| 2012 BMW 135I | Built 2007-12-01 to 2011-09-30. |
| 2007 BMW 328I | Built 2007-03-01 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2008 BMW 328I | Built 2007-03-01 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2009 BMW 328I | Built 2008-08-29 to 2008-09-22. |
| 2010 BMW 328I | Built 2007-03-01 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2011 BMW 328I | Built 2007-03-01 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2007 BMW 335I | Built 2007-03-01 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2008 BMW 335I | Built 2007-03-01 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2009 BMW 335I | Built 2007-03-01 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2010 BMW 335I | Built 2007-03-01 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2011 BMW 335I | Built 2007-03-01 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2009 BMW Z4 | Built 2009-03-01 to 2011-06-01. |
| 2010 BMW Z4 | Built 2009-03-01 to 2011-06-01. |
| 2011 BMW Z4 | Built 2009-03-01 to 2011-06-01. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 652012 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. RAD2plus: Radio Causes Battery Drain. The vehicle's battery state of charge is very low after the vehicle was parked for a longer period of time (e.g., overnight). The RAD2+ radio doesn't allow the vehicle to enter full sleep mode, and causes a current draw from the battery with ignition off. |
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| B652516 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. USB CABLE: BATTERY DISCHARGE/AUDIO FAILURE/RADIO RECEPTION. No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. Possible Check Control system message: o Battery discharge when engine off. o Caution, no acoustic warning signals. Non BMW approved (third-party supplier) USB cable plugged into the USB port. |
| SIB-61-13-05 | 2013-05-01. Service bulletin. BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB |
| SIB-61-37-12 | 2013-03-12. Service bulletin. BMW: THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY CELLS COULD BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING SLEEP MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS |
| SIB-61-01-11 | 2011-09-12. Service bulletin. BMW: VARIOUS FUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE ARE NOT WORKING INCLUDING: INSTRUMENTS, DOOR LOCKS, WIPERS, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THERE MAY ALSO BE WARNING LIGHTS ON. K-CAN WIRING IN THE VEHICLE SHORTED. *RM UPDATED 10/5/11. *PE |
| SIB-17-05-10 | 2011-08-04. Service bulletin. BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 2011-05-04. Service bulletin. BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.