A MIni Cooper SE in John Cooper Works Trim.
BERLIN -- BMW is recalling electric Mini Cooper SE vehicles due to problems in their batteries, which could potentially affect more than 140,000 autos worldwide.
About 39,000 vehicles could be affected in Germany, BMW said. There are no known accidents or injuries in this context, the company said.
BMW said problems in the battery system can lead to overheating.
"A vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked, cannot be ruled out," BMW said in a statement on Sept. 2.
The Mini Cooper SE's software contains a diagnostic function that recognizes a malfunction of the battery and alerts the driver.
Customers who received the messaged are asked to visit a Mini dealership, the company said.
