RECALL · BMW

Recall: PHEV battery impurities

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

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment: HV battery cells in affected plug-in hybrids.
Period mentioned: Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.
Symptoms: Possible short circuit.
Possible cause described: Impurities in HV cells.
Check for the garage: Confirm VIN; test charge cycles and replace cells as required.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; check campaign eligibility.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

DVSA R/2020/283 — X1 DVSA R/2020/283 — X2

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

Confirm VIN; test charge cycles and replace cells as required.

What are the symptoms?

Possible short circuit.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: BMW
Engine / equipment: HV battery cells in affected plug-in hybrids.
Period mentioned: Only the periods and VINs of the cited campaigns.

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