BMW 2019 530e Recall: Charging Cable Fire or Shock Risk
BMW recalls 2019 530e models with faulty charging cables that may cause fire or shock. Owners must have cable inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2019 530e models due to a risk of fire or electric shock from faulty charging cables. This could lead to injury or death if the cable fails. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223567-bmw-2019-530e-recall-charging-cable-fire-or-shock-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223567-bmw-2019-530e-recall-charging-cable-fire-or-shock-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V652000
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“BMW 2019 530e Recall: Charging Cable Fire or Shock Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223567-bmw-2019-530e-recall-charging-cable-fire-or-shock-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V652000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V652000).
Why it’s dangerous
Capacitors in the TurboCord Portable Charger can fail, potentially causing electric shock or fire. This risk occurs when the charging cable is used normally.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 BMW 530e iPerformance models are affected. Drivers using the TurboCord Portable Charger are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 BMW 530e iPerformance has a TurboCord Portable Charger. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free inspection and possible replacement of the charging cable.
Have Cable Inspected
Dealers will inspect the TurboCord Portable Charger for potential capacitor failure and replace it if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V652000 (September 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.