Recall 16V919000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report Date
20161221
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 BMW X5

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.