2016 BMW X5 recall: wiring
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 21, 2016. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- Dec 21, 2016
- owners notified
- Feb 10, 2017
- related complaints
- 23
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 16V919000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 16V919000
Is there a recall on the 2016 BMW X5 wiring?
Yes. Recall 16V919000, reported on December 21, 2016, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V919000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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