NHTSA recall 20V-490 (20V490000)
electrical system recall reported August 18, 2020 - about 713 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V490000
- Also written as
- 20V-490
- Reported
- August 18, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~713
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-490 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.