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2021 BMW X5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #20V761000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's 48-Volt battery connection may not be assembled correctly, which can cause electrical resistance.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, there's a higher risk of a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
BMW will inspect and replace the connection for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #20V601000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
A small piece of debris might have gotten into your vehicle's hybrid battery during manufacturing, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the debris causes a short-circuit, it could lead to a fire or injury, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
BMW will inspect and replace the battery module at no cost to you, but until then, please don't charge your vehicle and avoid driving in certain modes to keep you safe.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, 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. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #20V490000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's hybrid battery has a potential safety issue due to loose welding beads that could cause a short-circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
A short-circuited battery may increase the risk of a fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle or even injury.
Free Fix
BMW will inspect and replace the battery modules for free, and they've already contacted many affected owners to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Other BMW X5 2021 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW X5 Years

2026
2 recalls
2025
4 recalls
2024
7 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
1 recall
2020
11 recalls
2019
13 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
8 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
10 recalls
2011
14 recalls
2010
14 recalls
2009
12 recalls
2008
10 recalls
2007
8 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
12 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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