CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A loose electrical ground cable connected to the engine's Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit can cause an under-voltage condition. This may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.
If the vehicle shifts to neutral without warning, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized BMW dealer, where the ground cable will be tightened. BMW will notify affected owners, or you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 2016 |
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