BMW confirmed that There are 704 MINI Cooper SE affected in Mexico, Of the 140,000 globally that were called for review by a battery failure that could cause fires in the units.
In a note sent to The Sun of Mexicothe German automaker said that has already updated the software to 31 of these units in the country.
This Monday, BMW reported that began recalling its MINI Cooper SE electric vehiclesdue to problems with your batteries which, he said, could affect more than 140 thousand units worldwide.
What can cause BMW batteries to fail?
According to the company, The fault was detected in the battery systemwhat can provoke a overheating.
In rare cases, a fault may occur that affects the operation of the high-voltage battery. In even rarer cases, a short circuit may occur that could cause a fire, even when the vehicle is parked.BMW.
He specified that the affectation is in the previous generation of MINI Cooper SE, the F56and that the Customers in the country will be informed if their vehicles require this update.same can be done free of charge at any MINI or BMW dealer.
He MINI Cooper SE entered the Mexican market in mid-October 2021, with a lithium ion battery range of up to 270 kilometers, according to BMW’s website.
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“The arrival of the MINI Cooper SE marks the beginning of a new, all-electric era which combines the brand’s characteristic fun handling and expressive design with sustainable mobility and zero local emissions,” the automaker said.