2021 BMW 330E, 2020–2021 BMW X3, 2021 BMW X5 and 1 other model Recall: Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery…
NHTSA campaign 20V490000 · Electrical System · filed Aug 18, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More BMW 330E recalls
- 2023 BMW 330E and 6 other models — During a service visit, a replacement electronic control…
- 2023 BMW 330E — After shifting into reverse, the rearview camera software…
- 2021 BMW 228I and 25 other models — Passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may…
- 2021 BMW 330E and 3 other models — Bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not…
- 2020–2021 BMW 330E and 20 other models — When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview…
Other campaigns involving BMW vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V490000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.