Yahoo Autos BMW Recalls 12,535 Electric Mini Coopers Due to Faulty Batteries
BMW issued a recall on 12,535 Mini Cooper SE electric models due to an issue involving the battery system.
According to recall documents, the affected cars may have been produced outside of standard production specifications.
As a result, a short circuit may occur in the battery or high-voltage system, which increases the chance of starting a fire.
BMW is recalling 12,535 Mini Cooper SE electric models whose batteries were produced in a manner that may be outside of standard production specifications. According to recall documents, a fault may occur in the battery or high-voltage system of affected cars, which could lead to a fire.
Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that faults in the battery system can lead to the battery overheating. The documents also show that thermal issues can occur even when the vehicle is stopped and parked.
The recall population includes 2020 to 2024 models, and owners will be asked to bring their cars to an authorized dealership that will install a software update. The update includes a diagnostic function that can detect a malfunction in the high-voltage system and then discharge the battery below the 30 percent state-of-charge battery-emergency mode.
BMW notified dealers of the issue in mid-August, with owner notification planned to take place on October 7. Impacted owners will be instructed to schedule an appointment with their authorized dealer who will perform the fix for free—though if their battery short-circuits before the recall, it would be covered under the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty program. Owners can check the NHTSA recalls website to see if their vehicle is part of the recall.
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