Bmw recall: Electrical system
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 could happen
If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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
- Bmw X5 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V732000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 17, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 172
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 6, 2018 to Oct 9, 2018
- Part
- Electrical system
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 1, 2026
- Bmw recall: Air bags Dec 4, 2025
- Bmw recall: Air bags Oct 31, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Sep 25, 2025
- Bmw recall: Visibility Aug 27, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 2, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.