NHTSA Recall 19V883000: Electrical system: wiring and automatic transmission (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,012 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW M5.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V883000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | December 11, 2019 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
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 19V883000
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.