BMW 335D (2011) recall — Electrical System
BMW recalls 2010-2011 335d diesel vehicles with electrical system issues that may cause unexpected stalling and crash risk. Owners must have the connector replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2010-2011 335d diesel vehicles due to a potential electrical connection issue that could cause the car to stall unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact BMW for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252286-bmw-335d-2011-recall-electrical-stalling-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252286-bmw-335d-2011-recall-electrical-stalling-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V314000
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“BMW 335D (2011) Recall: Electrical Stalling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252286-bmw-335d-2011-recall-electrical-stalling-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V314000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V314000).
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 unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010-2011 BMW 335d diesel vehicles with the specific electrical connection are most at risk. This recall affects vehicles sold in the U.S. market.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2010-2011 BMW 335d with a diesel engine. The recall applies to vehicles where the positive battery cable connects to the fuse box terminal.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
Get Connector Replaced
Dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method.
What NHTSA says to do
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 June 29, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The positive battery cable connector at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, causing intermittent electrical power loss that can lead to unexpected stalling.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your car is affected if it's a 2010-2011 BMW 335d with a diesel engine where the positive battery cable connects to the fuse box terminal.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began on June 29, 2018, but there's no specific deadline for the repair; owners can contact BMW for a free fix at any time.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V314000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 18V314000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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 June 29, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. 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 #18V314000 (May 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.