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SevereNHTSA·16V919000·Announced 2016-12-21

BMW Recalls 2016 X5 xDrive40e Vehicles Due to Electrical Ground Cable Issue

BMW is recalling 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles because a loose electrical ground cable may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that can cause the transmission to shift to neutral, creating a significant risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured between July 29, 2015, and September 9, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit where a loose electrical ground cable may create an under-voltage condition.

This electrical issue can result in the transmission unexpectedly shifting to neutral while driving. If the vehicle shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash. The recall began on February 6, 2017.

Owners will be notified by BMW. Dealers will tighten the ground cable free of charge. Owners may also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X5
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • X5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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