CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The capacitors within the Body Domain Controller (BDC) may short circuit and overheat.
- Risk
- If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace the BDC control unit, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2018. 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
Certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i vehicles have capacitors inside the Body Domain Controller, a control unit that manages various electrical functions. These capacitors can short circuit and overheat.
If the controller short circuits, nearby components can also overheat, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Affected vehicles were still on dealer lots when the recall was issued, so owners were not mailed letters.
An authorized BMW dealer will replace the Body Domain Controller free of charge. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 2019 |
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