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BMW connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.

NHTSA campaign 20V-761 · Reported December 9, 2020 · 812 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 530i, 540i, 740Li, 840i, M340i, M440i, X5, X6 and X7
VEHICLES AFFECTED
812
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system 12v/24v/48v battery. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.

WHY IT MATTERS

Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-761.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021BMW 530i
2021BMW 540i
2021BMW 740Li
2021BMW 840i
2021BMW M340i
2021BMW M440i
2021BMW X5
2021BMW X6
2021BMW X7

What changed

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