Is the 2021 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2021 BMW X5 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 20V601000

Moderate Plain English 2020-09-30

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V601000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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