Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V601000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V601000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 4,509 affected units, Debris in Hybrid Battery may Cause Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2020-2021 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.