BMW M5, M8, M8 Gran Recall R/2019/443: Incorrect Routing Of The Gearbox Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 293
- vehicles in the UK
- 0012150500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled M5, M8, M8 Gran vehicles built between 4 February 2019 and 24 September 2019. An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage. The dealer will rework the transmission wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT ROUTING OF THE GEARBOX WIRING HARNESS Defect: An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage Remedy: On the affected vehicles the transmission wiring harness will be reworked
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to wiring harness damage.
The Fix
The dealer will rework the transmission wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
M5, M8, M8 Gran built between 4 February 2019 and 24 September 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 293 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0012150500 or the DVSA reference R/2019/443. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 | |
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, M5Replace double universal joint (Steering) | Urgent | R/2024/409 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring and 10 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/383 | |
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, M5Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production | Urgent | R/2022/257 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series, 5 Series, I3 and 3 moreThe material quality of the screws used for seat belts and rear seats may not be to specifications | Urgent | R/2021/442 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2021/367 on 9 Jan 2020, for the driver's front air bag may not deploy as designed. The one launched after it was R/2019/397 on 2 Mar 2020, for the ISOFIX child restraint u-loop may break off the carrier plate. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/443, launched 3 February 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.