BMW X5 (2019): Electrical system
Recall 18V732000 · Oct 17, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
172
vehicles affected
172
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V732000
- Date
- Oct 17, 2018
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 172
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V732000?
1 model: BMW X5 (2019), about 172 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V732000?
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.
What can happen?
If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.