| Headline | Alert: A12 / 01680/20 – BMW 2, 3, 5, 7, I8, X1, X2, X3, X5 | |
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| Date | 30 November 2020 | |
| Country of origin | Germany | |
| reporting country | Germany | |
| Description | The cells of the high-voltage battery that supplies electricity to the electric motor of these plug-in hybrid vehicles may be contaminated with elements foreign to the electrolyte. This problem could cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire. | |
| Brand | BMW | |
| Model | 2, 3, 5, 7, I8, X1, X2, X3, X5 | |
| Affects | Array | |
| Access | Physical | |
| System | Electric motor battery | |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002497 | |
| Risk | Grave | |
| Alert number | A12 / 01680/20 |
