NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - High Voltage Battery Damage from Water Intrusion
Published: April 29, 2024Recall ID: 24V302000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery Damage from Water Intrusion
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery Damage from Water Intrusion |
| Nhtsa id | 24V302000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V302000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery. |
| Completion rate | 81.12 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525. |
| Consequence summary | A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 145 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |