2019-2020 BMW M5, BMW M8 and others recall: wiring
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 11, 2019. It covers about 3,012 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,012
- reported
- Dec 11, 2019
- owners notified
- Feb 7, 2020
- related complaints
- 2
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V883000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 19V883000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 BMW M5, BMW M8 and others wiring?
Yes. Recall 19V883000, reported on December 11, 2019, covers about 3,012 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V883000?
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.
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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