BMW 7 Series: Remaining Particles In The Cells Of The High Voltage Battery Can Cause A Short Circuit
BMW Recall Summary BMW is recalling 7,839 vehicles across multiple models (7, 5, 3, 2 Series, X1, X2, and X5) because manufacturing particles left inside high-voltage batteries could potentially cause a short circuit. The affected vehicles were sold in the United Kingdom. BMW will test the batteries and replace them if needed.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 7 SERIES, BMW 3 SERIES, BMW 2 SERIES, BMW X1, BMW 5 SERIES, BMW X2, BMW X5. Units affected: 7,839
- Reason
- In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production. Remedy: Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2020-10-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0234267a-925d-42fe-9d42-b34c8db677a5