NHTSA recall 18V732000
Electrical system
BMW X5
Reported Oct 17, 2018172 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLCBuilt Sep 6, 2018 – Oct 9, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.