BMW M5 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V883000

Make Model Year
BMW M5 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-02-07 2019-12-11 2019-12-12

Production Dates: 2019-01-30 - 2019-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3012

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.