BMW 740LI 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V761000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 740LI | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-30 | 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-10 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 812
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.
Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
