BMW recalls 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e models due to loose welding beads causing short circuits that may lead to fire. Owners receive free battery module replacements.
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e vehicles because loose welding beads in the hybrid battery could cause a short circuit and fire. This hazard affects vehicles that were sold between 2020 and 2021.
Loose welding beads in the hybrid battery can create a conductive path between battery cells. This may cause a short circuit, which could lead to fire.
Owners of 2020-2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e models are affected. Drivers with these vehicles are at risk of fire if the battery short-circuits.
Check for 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e models. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2020 and 2021 with specific model names listed in the official notice.
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to confirm if your vehicle is affected and schedule a battery inspection.
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.
The recall covers 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e models with loose welding beads that could cause short circuits and fire. If your vehicle matches the description, it is affected.
No, the recall does not require immediate stoppage. BMW will inspect and replace the battery modules if necessary, so you can continue using your vehicle safely.
BMW will inspect and replace the battery modules at no cost. Contact customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V490000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V490000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
