KNOWN FAULT · BMW · MINI

2020–2021 BMW plug-in hybrid battery

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

Engine / equipment: BMW 330e, 530e, X3 xDrive30e, X5 xDrive45e, 745e, i8 and MINI Countryman SE ALL4 plug-in hybrids
Period mentioned: 2020–2021
Symptoms: Usually none before failure. In rare cases, a battery short-circuit with a fire risk, especially while charging.
Possible cause described: During cell production (supplier Samsung) welding debris got into some cells, which can cause a short-circuit. BMW recalled about 26,900 cars worldwide and, until a fix was ready, asked owners not to charge them.
Check for the garage: Confirm by VIN with BMW that the battery recall has been done; if not, do not charge the car until it is checked.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall: inspection and module replacement if neededA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall: inspection and module replacement if needed

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Confirm by VIN with BMW that the battery recall has been done; if not, do not charge the car until it is checked.

What are the symptoms?

Usually none before failure. In rare cases, a battery short-circuit with a fire risk, especially while charging.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: BMW, MINI
Engine / equipment: BMW 330e, 530e, X3 xDrive30e, X5 xDrive45e, 745e, i8 and MINI Countryman SE ALL4 plug-in hybrids
Period mentioned: 2020–2021

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