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BMW loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.

NHTSA campaign 20V-490 · Reported August 18, 2020 · 713 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 330e, X3, X5 and Countryman
VEHICLES AFFECTED
713
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the propulsion system traction battery. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.

WHY IT MATTERS

A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-490.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021BMW 330e
2020–2021BMW X3
2021BMW X5
2020Mini Countryman

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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