BMW Recalls M5 and M8 Models for Transmission Wiring Defect
BMW is recalling 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 vehicles because a damaged transmission wiring harness can cause an electrical short, leading to loss of propulsion and increased crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission wiring) that can cause a loss of propulsion, which the source text explicitly states increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
This electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral, resulting in a loss of propulsion. This condition increases the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020.
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. Owners may 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 M5, M8, M8 GRAN COUPE
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Affected units
- 3,012
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 (3)
- M5
- M8
- M8 GRAN COUPE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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