Recall 20V490000: 2021 BMW 330E, 2020–2021 BMW X3, 2021 BMW X5 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 18, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 713
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
The risk
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 BMW 330E
- 2020 BMW X3
- 2021 BMW X3
- 2021 BMW X5
- 2020 MINI Countryman
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V490000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Oct 12, 2020
- Components
- Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery (Electrical System); Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology