Vehicle recall 19V599000 · August 14, 2019
BMW i3 and i8
A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V599000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 14, 2019
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- October 11, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 139
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system; Hybrid propulsion system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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