BMW M3 (2012) recall — Electrical System
BMW is recalling certain 2008-2012 M3 models due to potential electrical power loss causing stalling and increased crash risk. Owners must have the battery cable connector replaced at no cost by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling 2008-2012 M3 models because a degraded battery cable connection can cause electrical power loss, potentially leading to vehicle stalling and increased crash risk. Affected owners should contact BMW for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251436-bmw-m3-2012-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-stalling-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251436-bmw-m3-2012-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-stalling-and · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V472000
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“BMW M3 (2012) Electrical System Recall: Risk of Stalling and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251436-bmw-m3-2012-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-stalling-and. Based on NHTSA recall #19V472000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V472000).
Why it’s dangerous
The positive battery cable connector at the fuse box terminal can degrade over time, causing intermittent electrical power loss. This may lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2008-2012 BMW M3 Coupe, Convertible, and Sedan models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the specific battery cable connection issue face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2008-2012 BMW M3 Coupe, Convertible, or Sedan. The recall covers specific models from the 2008-2012 production years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free repair for the battery cable connector.
Have Dealer Replace Connector
Dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The positive battery cable connector at the fuse box terminal can degrade, causing intermittent electrical power loss that may lead to vehicle stalling and increased crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2008-2012 BMW M3 Coupe, Convertible, or Sedan model.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began August 14, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for the repair as it is handled by dealers upon request.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V472000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 19V472000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #19V472000 (June 19, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
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