[AD2020]

Originally Posted by Conrod Bent

I have just found this on a Canadian website, where they say the fix will be to replace the battery modules if necessary.
https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/recalls/2020385/

Thanks!
Certainly gives more info than I’ve had from the dealer/ BMW website or lease company.
So the issue is with the batteries rather than the body of the car, so presumably they would order in and fit replacement batteries if required.


Issue:
On certain Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), weld beads may not have been removed from the high voltage battery during assembly.

As a result, during the initial charge to at least 80% of capacity, the weld beads could cause a short circuit between the battery cells.

Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create the risk of a fire.

Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the high voltage battery.

The battery modules will be replaced, if necessary.

Note: Only one of the affected vehicles was sold to a retail customer.

Dealers will inspect and repair all other vehicles before they are sold.