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Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.","consequence":"The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.","remedy":"BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge.  The remedy is currently being developed.  Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles.  Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles.  Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020.  The recall began November 24, 2020.  Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"20V490000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2020-08-18","owner_notified":"2020-10-12","units":713,"summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles.  Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.","consequence":"A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge.   BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020.  Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary.  Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":70,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":6,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",2],["Wheels",1],["Tires",1],["Structure",1],["Electrical System",1],["Fuel/Propulsion System",1]],"by_year":{"2021":3,"2022":1,"2023":1,"2025":1},"excerpts":[["2025-06-06","Engine","use of USB on steering coulomb causes short and disables power steering while driving. Known issue yet customers still paying for repair. Motor mount, trans mission mount break, torn, causing potential fatal condition."],["2023-08-14","Electrical System","At 11,336 my vehicle started shutting down when I was stopped at intersections, red lights, and in stopped traffic. The vehicle continued to do this until 40,817 when if finally shut down and would not restart and had to be towed back to the dealership. I began reporting the issue at 11,336 and continued to report it t\u2026"],["2021-12-23","Tires","225 /45 R19 Uneven wear of the tires. Excessive wear inspite of brand new vehicle, 2 wheel alignments done on the vehicle in an attempt to stop the excessive wear of the tires. The Front right side tire collapsed causing my car to veer into a curb. 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