NHTSA recall 19V472000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 19V472000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Reported | 2019-06-19 |
| Owners notified | 2019-08-14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 16641 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2020 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2021-01-26 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 16641 |
| Reported remedied | 9035 (54%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 586 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
What can happen
A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
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.
| 2009 BMW 328I | Built 2008-08-29 to 2008-09-22. |
|---|---|
| 2009 BMW 328XI | Built 2008-08-29 to 2008-09-22. |
| 2009 BMW 335D | Built 2008-03-27 to 2011-06-15. |
| 2010 BMW 335D | Built 2008-03-27 to 2011-06-15. |
| 2011 BMW 335D | Built 2008-03-27 to 2011-06-15. |
| 2008 BMW M3 | Built 2007-06-25 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2009 BMW M3 | Built 2007-06-25 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2010 BMW M3 | Built 2007-06-25 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2011 BMW M3 | Built 2007-06-25 to 2011-10-01. |
| 2012 BMW M3 | Built 2007-06-25 to 2011-10-01. |
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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| B612616 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. Interrupted supply of power to the vehicle. ? Initial vehicle entry / engine ignition may not function. ? Intermittent power failure during a journey may cause:o Instrument cluster flickering o Engine jerking. Plug-in contact of the positive battery cable, located at the front power distribution box has been damaged. ? Vehicle vibrations and frictional corrosion can cause a high current flow thru the wire. ? The excessive current draw causes damage to the battery positive cable plug contact. |
| 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.