NHTSA Recall 16V919000: Electrical system: wiring
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2016 BMW X5.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V919000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | December 21, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V919000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2016 |
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.