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2020 BMW 530E Recalled by BMW of North America, LLC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Date: September 28, 2020
Company: BMW of North America, LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2020 BMW 530E. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.

Why Was This Recalled?

The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About BMW of North America, LLC

BMW of North America, LLC has 212 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report