BMW recalls 2019-2020 M5 and M8 models for potential transmission short circuits causing loss of propulsion and crash risk. Free repairs to be done by dealers starting February 3, 2020.
An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and M8 models due to a risk of transmission short circuits that could cause loss of propulsion and increase crash risk. Owners must have their transmission harnesses checked and repaired by dealers at no cost.
An electrical short circuit in the transmission wiring harness can cause the vehicle to shift to neutral unexpectedly. This loss of propulsion may lead to a crash if the driver cannot maintain control of the vehicle.
Owners of 2019-2020 BMW M5 and M8 models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of losing propulsion and potential crashes.
Check if your vehicle has a 2019-2020 model year M5 or M8. The recall covers specific vehicles with damaged transmission wiring harnesses.
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a repair for your vehicle.
Dealers will replace damaged harnesses and reroute them securely at no cost to fix the short circuit issue.
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.
The recall repairs are expected to begin February 3, 2020.
No, but you should have the transmission harness repaired by a dealer to prevent loss of propulsion.
Yes, all repairs will be performed free of charge by BMW dealers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V883000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 19V883000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
