Recall 18V652000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 18V652000. Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 3,501 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Defect Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V143000 | Mar 12, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | ROLLS-ROYCE | 102 |
| 26V115000 | Feb 26, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BMW | 1 |
| 26V096000 | Feb 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BMW | 58,713 |
| 26V064000 | Feb 4, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BMW | 202 |
| 26V056000 | Jan 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | BMW, TOYOTA | 87,394 |
| 25V906000 | Dec 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES | BMW | 1 |
| 25V871000 | Dec 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD | BMW | 851 |
| 25V857000 | Dec 11, 2025 | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | BMW | 36,922 |
| 25V837000 | Dec 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | BMW | 25 |
| 25V748000 | Oct 31, 2025 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | BMW | 5,361 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 18V652000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2148342 | Nov 8, 2025 | 2019 BMW 530E | EQUIPMENT | The contact owned a 2019 BMW 530E. The contact stated that while driving at a moderate rate of speed, a warning message … |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.