BMW 330E, 530E, 745LE, I8 and 3 more (2020-2021): Electrical system
Recall 20V601000 · Sep 30, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
4,509
vehicles affected
4,509
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V601000
- Date
- Sep 30, 2020
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 4,509
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Propulsion system > Traction battery
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 10 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V601000?
7 models: BMW 330E (2021), BMW 530E (2020-2021), BMW 745LE (2021) and 4 more, about 4,509 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
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.