2021
Proceed only after the named candidate-verification and record checks pass.
3 reviewed 2021 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.
Reviewed issue applicability
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery safety campaign: affected BMW X3 years
The cited record is bound to model year 2021; no broader incidence claim is made. This list reflects reviewed applicability only. It does not claim every vehicle is affected.
Years in the published dossier
What to inspect
- 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Exact evidence receipts
clm_bmw-x3-2021-recall-recall-20v490000-obs-72412021 BMW X3Evidence: Medium confidence
The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
“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. A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire. 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.”