2020-2021 BMW 330E, BMW X3 and others recall: traction battery
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 18, 2020. It covers about 713 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 713
- reported
- Aug 18, 2020
- owners notified
- Oct 12, 2020
- related complaints
- 112
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V490000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 112 complaints about electrical problems.
2021 BMW 330E2020 BMW X32021 BMW X32021 BMW X52020 MINI Countryman
Questions about recall 20V490000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 BMW 330E, BMW X3 and others traction battery?
Yes. Recall 20V490000, reported on August 18, 2020, covers about 713 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V490000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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