BMW 330E (2021) – 20V490000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

330E

Year

2021

Recall Campaign Number

20V490000

Component Description

Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery

Effect Of Defect

A Short-Circuited Hybrid Battery May Increase The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

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. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

713

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20200818

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard