Model year 2019 BMW i3 BEV, i3 REx and i8 vehicles recalled

The supply of high-voltage electrical power could shut down

09/06/2019

James Limbach Reporter

BMW of North America is recalling139 model year 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.

A high-voltage electrical power shutdown would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

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BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at (800)525-7417.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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