2021 Bmw 745le | 2021 Bmw X5 | 2020 Bmw 530e | 2021 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2021 Mini Countryman | 2020 Mini Countryman | 2021 Bmw 530e | 2020 Bmw I8 | 2021 Bmw 330e — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Published October 3, 2020 · Recall initiated: September 30, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V601000, published October 3, 2020 and initiated September 30, 2020. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2021 Bmw 745le | 2021 Bmw X5 | 2020 Bmw 530e | 2021 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2021 Mini Countryman | 2020 Mini Countryman | 2021 Bmw 530e | 2020 Bmw I8 | 2021 Bmw 330e — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 745LE
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2021 BMW 745LE | 2021 BMW X5 | 2020 BMW 530E | 2021 BMW X3 | 2020 BMW X3 | 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN | 2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN | 2021 BMW 530E | 2020 BMW I8 | 2021 BMW 330E
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Bmw 745le | 2021 Bmw X5 | 2020 Bmw 530e | 2021 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2021 Mini Countryman | 2020 Mini Countryman | 2021 Bmw 530e | 2020 Bmw I8 | 2021 Bmw 330e — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V601000 on October 3, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 745LE.