NHTSA recall 13V044000
Electrical System · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2007 BMW 328I
- 2007 BMW 335I
- 2008 BMW 128I
- 2008 BMW 135I
- 2008 BMW 328I
- 2008 BMW 335I
- 2009 BMW 128I
- 2009 BMW 135I
- 2009 BMW 328I
- 2009 BMW 335I
- 2009 BMW Z4
- 2010 BMW 128I
- 2010 BMW 135I
- 2010 BMW 328I
- 2010 BMW 335I
- 2010 BMW Z4
- 2011 BMW 128I
- 2011 BMW 135I
- 2011 BMW 328I
- 2011 BMW 335I
- 2011 BMW Z4
- 2012 BMW 128I
- 2012 BMW 135I
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Bmw 128I, 2009 Bmw 128I, 2010 Bmw 128I, 2011 Bmw 128I, 2012 Bmw 128I, 2008 Bmw 135I, 2009 Bmw 135I, 2010 Bmw 135I, 2011 Bmw 135I, 2012 Bmw 135I, 2007 Bmw 328I, 2008 Bmw 328I, 2009 Bmw 328I, 2010 Bmw 328I, 2011 Bmw 328I, 2007 Bmw 335I, 2008 Bmw 335I, 2009 Bmw 335I, 2010 Bmw 335I, 2011 Bmw 335I, 2009 Bmw Z4, 2010 Bmw Z4, 2011 Bmw Z4.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V044000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.