BMW recall: Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.
The fix
Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 SERIES | 16 Jun 2020 | 10 Jul 2020 | 871 |
| 3 SERIES | 27 Jan 2020 | 30 Sep 2020 | 871 |
| 2 SERIES | 28 May 2020 | 16 Jul 2020 | 871 |
| X1 | 8 Jun 2020 | 25 Jul 2020 | 871 |
| 7 SERIES | 16 Sep 2020 | 16 Sep 2020 | 871 |
| 5 SERIES | 29 May 2020 | 7 Sep 2020 | 871 |
| X2 | 10 Jul 2020 | 18 Jul 2020 | 871 |
| 3 SERIES | 30 Jun 2020 | 21 Sep 2020 | 871 |
| X5 | 31 Aug 2020 | 21 Sep 2020 | 871 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 22 October 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.