√2020 BMW X5 recalled in Australia with fire risk
BMW Australia has recalled 20 local examples of its 2020 BMW X5 large SUV, citing a fire risk.
The affected vehicles are stamped Model Year 2020.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing defect, the battery does not meet specifications and may experience an electrical short circuit when fully charged, which could result in a fire.”
“A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and/or damage to property.”
| Date of recall notice | 22 March 2022 |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | X5 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 20 |
| VIN list | Click here to download the list of affected VIN numbers |
| Contact link | Click here to contact the manufacturer |
Drive has contacted a spokesperson for the marque in Australia to determine if the fault has been recorded in local vehicles, or in the recall is purely precautionary. This story will be updated with its response.
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 20 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest BMW dealership by clicking here.
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