Recall 20V-490
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2021 BMW 330E and 3 other models: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery); Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V-490
- Reported
- August 18, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 713 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW 330E 2021
- BMW X3 2020 to 2021
- BMW X5 2021
- MINI Countryman 2020