Bmw / Mini recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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 could happen
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 330E 2021
- Bmw 530E 2020–2021
- Bmw 745Le 2021
- Bmw I8 2020
- Bmw X3 2020–2021
- Bmw X5 2021
- Mini Countryman 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V601000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2020
- Owners notified
- Nov 24, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,509
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Engine Aug 2, 2021
- Bmw recall: Back over prevention Feb 19, 2021
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 10, 2021
- Bmw / Rolls-Royce / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Sep 27, 2019
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 1, 2026
- Bmw recall: Air bags Dec 4, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.