2007 BMW 328I; 2009 BMW 335I; 2007 BMW 335I; 2009 BMW 128I; 2011 BMW 328I; 2008 BMW 135I; 2010 BMW 135I; 2009 BMW 328I; 2012 BMW 128I; 2011 BMW 128I; 2010 BMW 128I; 2008 BMW 128I; 2012 BMW 135I; 2008 BMW 328I; 2008 BMW 335I; 2010 BMW 328I; 2009 BMW 135I; 2011 BMW 135I; 2010 BMW 335I; 2009 BMW Z4; 2010 BMW Z4; 2011 BMW 335I; 2011 BMW Z4
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
BMW is recalling 516,791 vehicles across multiple model years and types, including 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles, 2007-2011 3-Series coupes, convertibles, sedans and sports wagons, and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles. The positive battery cable connector and fuse box terminal can degrade over time due to high current flow and heat, potentially leading to a loss of electrical power that may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall and increase crash risk.
BMW will notify owners and replace the positive battery cable connector with an improved version at no charge, with the recall having begun on March 13, 2013. Affected owners should contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com to arrange the repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. 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 electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.