Recall 19V883000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BMW | M5 |
| 2020 | BMW | M5 |
| 2020 | BMW | M8 |
| 2020 | BMW | M8 GRAN COUPE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.