BMW X5 recall: Engine may cut out
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the bolt that connects the ground cable from the wiring harness of the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) to the engine block may not have been tightened/torqued to the correct specification. This can lead to an under voltage supply which can…
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required retorque the bolt for the ground cable on the engine block.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that the bolt that connects the ground cable from the wiring harness of the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) to the engine block may not have been tightened/torqued to the correct specification. This can lead to an under voltage supply which can trigger a reset of the DME. This can result in the engine cutting out or depending on vehicle speed to restart/turn on the engine once the reset has been completed.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required retorque the bolt for the ground cable on the engine block.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| X5 | 17 Aug 2015 | 17 Aug 2015 | 1 |
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 31 December 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.