BMW M5 And M8 Transmission Wiring May Short
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing power to the wheels while driving raises the chance of a crash, according to the notice. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V883000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Power Train:automatic Transmission |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On these BMW M5 and M8 models, the wiring harness that connects to the transmission can become damaged over time. When the wiring is damaged, it can cause an electrical short circuit inside the system. That short circuit can make the transmission shift into neutral by itself, without the driver doing anything, which means the vehicle suddenly loses the power it needs to keep moving forward.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to have the wiring harness inspected and repaired (BMW customer service: 1-800-525-7417).
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V883000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.