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NHTSARecalled Oct 17, 2018 · #18V732000

Body Control Unit may Short Circuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The capacitors within the Body Domain Controller (BDC) may short circuit and overheat. If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Body Control Unit may Short Circuit
  • 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace the BDC control unit, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

View the official CPSC notice