BMW has recalled the Mini Cooper SE electric models

German carmaker BMW is recalling Mini Cooper SE electric vehicles due to battery problems that could affect more than 140,000 cars worldwide, a company spokesman told Reuters on 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 lead to overheating. “A vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked, cannot be ruled out,” the statement said.

The car’s software contains a diagnostic function that recognizes a battery failure and alerts the driver. Customers who received the message are asked to visit a Mini partner, the company said.