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2019-20 BMW M5, M8: Recall Alert

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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 3,000 model-year 2019-20 BMW M5 coupes and model-year 2020 M8 Gran Coupes, and M8 coupes and convertibles

The Problem: The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit that can cause the transmission to shift to Neutral, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Fix: Dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses for free.

What Owners Should Do: BMW will begin notifying owners Feb. 3. BMW owners can call the automaker at 800-525-7417, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer. Click here to schedule a free recall repair at your local dealership.

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