If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Electrical System

Date Announced

OCT 17, 2018

Vehicles Affected

172

NHTSA Campaign #

18V732000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DELIVERY STOP & RECALL 18V-XXX: REPLACE BDC MODULE
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4