NHTSA Recall 05V504000: Automatic transmission (power train)
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 240 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW 5 Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V504000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 1, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 30, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Safety risk
This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.
Remedy
Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-332-4269.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V504000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.