Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V490000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V490000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2021 330e and x5 xdrive45e, 2020-2021 x3 xdrive30e, and 2020 mini countryman se all4 vehicles Includes 713 affected units, Hybrid Battery May Short-Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 330e and x5 xdrive45e, 2020-2021 x3 xdrive30e, and 2020 mini countryman se all4 vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V490000
Report Received Date: 2020-08-18T00:00:00
Subject: Hybrid battery may short-circuit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 713

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-n2md-ixdj~8469
NHTSA ID: 20V490000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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