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Reported years

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery recall: BMW X3 years in the records

Official record covers model years 2020 through 2021. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.

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What to inspect

  1. 1Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“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.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record