2020-2021 BMW 330E, BMW 530E and others recall: traction battery
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 30, 2020. It covers about 4,509 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,509
- reported
- Sep 30, 2020
- owners notified
- Nov 24, 2020
- related complaints
- 116
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
- Risk
- The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V601000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 116 complaints about electrical problems.
2021 BMW 330E2020 BMW 530E2021 BMW 530E2021 BMW 745LE2020 BMW I82020 BMW X32021 BMW X32021 BMW X52020 MINI Countryman2021 MINI Countryman
Questions about recall 20V601000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 BMW 330E, BMW 530E and others traction battery?
Yes. Recall 20V601000, reported on September 30, 2020, covers about 4,509 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V601000?
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. 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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