Recall 16V919000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.