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2021 BMW X5-Series M50i Sports Activity Vehicle
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All Wheel, Sports Activity Vehicle, Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
16 (2020) mpg city / 22 (2020) mpg hwy
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16 (2020) mpg city / 22 (2020) mpg hwy
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Recall Details
Issued: 2020-10-03
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE
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.The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
RESOLUTION
The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is available, 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. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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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.
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.The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
RESOLUTION
The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is available, 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. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
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