2021 Bmw X5 | 2021 Bmw 530i | 2021 Bmw X6 | 2021 Bmw X7 | 2021 Bmw M440i | 2021 Bmw M340i | 2021 Bmw 540i | 2021 Bmw 740li | 2021 Bmw 840i — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Published December 10, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 9, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V761000, published December 10, 2020 and initiated December 9, 2020. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2021 Bmw X5 | 2021 Bmw 530i | 2021 Bmw X6 | 2021 Bmw X7 | 2021 Bmw M440i | 2021 Bmw M340i | 2021 Bmw 540i | 2021 Bmw 740li | 2021 Bmw 840i — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. 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.
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. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2021 BMW X5 | 2021 BMW 530I | 2021 BMW X6 | 2021 BMW X7 | 2021 BMW M440I | 2021 BMW M340I | 2021 BMW 540I | 2021 BMW 740LI | 2021 BMW 840I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Bmw X5 | 2021 Bmw 530i | 2021 Bmw X6 | 2021 Bmw X7 | 2021 Bmw M440i | 2021 Bmw M340i | 2021 Bmw 540i | 2021 Bmw 740li | 2021 Bmw 840i — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V761000 on December 10, 2020. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. 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: X5.