NHTSA Campaign Number
20V490000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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Affected Vehicles (4)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BMW | X3 |
| 2021 | BMW | X3 |
| 2021 | BMW | X5 |
| 2020 | MINI | Countryman |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 20V490000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.