Is the 2016 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2016 BMW X5 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 16V919000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

What Happened

Your 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e's wiring may have a loose electrical connection that could cause problems with the Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit.

Risk if Unfixed

If this issue isn't fixed, your vehicle's transmission could shift to neutral unexpectedly, which could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Don't worry, this is on the house - BMW will fix the problem by tightening the ground cable at a dealership near you, free of charge.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V919000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 16V919000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?