BMW recall: Incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles the transmission wiring harness will be reworked
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage
The fix
On the affected vehicles the transmission wiring harness will be reworked
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| M8 GRAN COUPE | 4 Feb 2019 | 24 Sep 2019 | 293 |
| M5 | 4 Feb 2019 | 24 Sep 2019 | 293 |
| M8 CONVERTIBLE | 4 Feb 2019 | 24 Sep 2019 | 293 |
| M8 COUPE | 4 Feb 2019 | 24 Sep 2019 | 293 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 3 February 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.