2020 Mini Countryman | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2021 Bmw X3 | 2021 Bmw X5 | 2021 Bmw 330e — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Published August 19, 2020 · Recall initiated: August 18, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V490000, published August 19, 2020 and initiated August 18, 2020. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2020 Mini Countryman | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2021 Bmw X3 | 2021 Bmw X5 | 2021 Bmw 330e — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MINI
- Model
- COUNTRYMAN
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN | 2020 BMW X3 | 2021 BMW X3 | 2021 BMW X5 | 2021 BMW 330E
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Mini Countryman | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2021 Bmw X3 | 2021 Bmw X5 | 2021 Bmw 330e — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V490000 on August 19, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MINI. Model: COUNTRYMAN.