German carmaker BMW is recalling Mini Cooper SE electric vehicles due to battery problems, potentially affecting more than 140,000 cars worldwide, a company spokesman said Monday.
Around 39,000 vehicles could be affected in Germany, the company said in a statement on Monday, adding that there were no known accidents or injuries in this context.
Problems in the battery system can cause overheating.
“A fire in the vehicle cannot be ruled out, even when parked,” BMW said in a statement.
The car’s software contains a diagnostic function that recognises a battery malfunction and alerts the driver. Customers who have received the message are asked to visit a Mini dealer, the German firm said.