BMW M5, M8

Published 2020-01-03

What the hazard is

The vehicle may suddenly stop and lose power to the wheels, causing the transmission to enter the emergency program and engage the parking lock when the vehicle is restarted. This may lead to an increased risk of accident and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.

What to do

Consumers should contact an authorised BMW Group Australia dealer, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange for a repair. Consumers can contact BMW Group Australia via their website https://www.bmw.com.au Additionally, consumers can go to the BMW Group Australia website and, using their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall: https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html

Defect

Due to an incorrectly routed section of the wiring harness, the transmission wiring harness may short circuit and shift the transmission into the neutral gear.

Read the official notice on vehiclerecalls.gov.au

Data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au. autozoo is an independent service. A repair under a recall is free to the owner.