NHTSA Campaign 16V919000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Dec 21, 2016 · 8 vehicles affected
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage condition which would result in the transmission shifting to neutral.
Consequence
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the ground cable, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | X5 | 2016 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V919000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.