BMW 330E, X3, X5; Mini Countryman (2020-2021): Electrical system
Recall 20V490000 · Aug 18, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
713
vehicles affected
713
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V490000
- Date
- Aug 18, 2020
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 713
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Propulsion system > Traction battery; Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V490000?
4 models: BMW 330E (2021), BMW X3 (2020-2021), BMW X5 (2021) and 1 more, about 713 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.