NHTSA recall 16V-919 (16V919000)
electrical system recall reported December 21, 2016 - about 8 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V919000
- Also written as
- 16V-919
- Reported
- December 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~8
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage condition which would result in the transmission shifting to neutral.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the ground cable, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-919 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.