Recall
BMW X5 — 16V919000
NHTSA ID
16V919000
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-12-21
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
8
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.