BMW X3, X5 +1 more: Electrical system — traction battery

Affects BMW X3, X5, 330E · 2020–2021 — about 713 vehicles.

The hazard

A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational