CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
The transmission wiring harness in certain BMW M5 and M8 vehicles can become damaged, which may cause an electrical short circuit. That short can cause the transmission to shift into neutral, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners. Authorized dealers will replace any damaged transmission wiring harness, and all harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs are free of charge. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions, and can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW M5 | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| BMW M8 | 2020 |
| BMW M8 Gran Coupe | 2020 |