2021 BMW 530I, BMW 540I and others recall: 12v/24v/48v battery
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 9, 2020. It covers about 812 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 812
- reported
- Dec 9, 2020
- owners notified
- Mar 30, 2021
- related complaints
- 59
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.
- Risk
- Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V761000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 59 complaints about electrical problems.
2021 BMW 530I2021 BMW 540I2021 BMW 740LI2021 BMW 840I2021 BMW M340I2021 BMW M440I2021 BMW X52021 BMW X62021 BMW X7
Questions about recall 20V761000
Is there a recall on the 2021 BMW 530I, BMW 540I and others 12v/24v/48v battery?
Yes. Recall 20V761000, reported on December 9, 2020, covers about 812 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V761000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. 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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