Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E092000 Reported September 20, 2018

Risk of shock or fire from charging cable

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Equipment · 622 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E092000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
622
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 20, 2018
Completion Rate
33.28

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain bmw turbocord portable chargers, part number 61442448670. capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Safety Consequence

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 19, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18E092000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18E092000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18E092000?

NHTSA recall 18E092000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on September 20, 2018. It addresses: Risk of shock or fire from charging cable. The recall affects approximately 622 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E092000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.