2021-2023 BMW X5/X7 Transmission Shifts to P/N After Auto Start
BMW has issued a manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID: 10230722) regarding 2021-2023 X5 and X7 models. Some owners may find their vehicle's transmission intermittently shifts to Park or Neutral after an automatic engine start (MSA start) without driver input. This document addresses the concern.
David Chen2023 BMW X5
S'applique également à
- BMW 230i
- 2021–2022
- BMW 740i
- 2021
- BMW 745e
- 2021
- BMW 750Li
- 2022
- BMW 840i
- 2021–2022
- BMW M240i
- 2021–2022
- BMW M760i
- 2021
- BMW M760Li
- 2022
- BMW M8
- 2021–2022
- BMW M850i
- 2021–2022
- BMW X5
- 2021–2022
- BMW X7
- 2021–2023
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Symptoms
Owners of affected BMW vehicles may observe the transmission intermittently shifting into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position. This unexpected shift occurs specifically after an "automatic engine start (MSA start)" event, without any direct input from the driver. This issue affects the vehicle's POWER TRAIN system.
Diagnosis and Trigger Conditions
The primary trigger for this transmission behavior is an "automatic engine start (MSA start)". The manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID: 10230722) describes this as an intermittent condition where the transmission unexpectedly engages Park or Neutral. If you experience the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence, particularly after the engine restarts automatically, your vehicle may be affected by the 2023 BMW X5 manufacturer_communication.
Owner Action
If you own a 2021-2023 BMW X5 or any of the other listed models and experience the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence after an "automatic engine start (MSA start)", it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealer. They can diagnose the issue based on the details provided in manufacturer communication NHTSA ID: 10230722 and advise on the appropriate repair. This 2023 BMW X5 manufacturer_communication highlights a specific concern that your dealer can address.
Source: NHTSA ID: 10230722
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the problem described in NHTSA ID 10230722?
- NHTSA ID 10230722 describes a manufacturer communication regarding BMW vehicles where the transmission intermittently shifts into Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without driver input, specifically after an "automatic engine start (MSA start)".
- Which BMW models are affected by the transmission shifting issue?
- This issue affects various 2021-2023 BMW models, including the X5, X7, 840i, M760Li, M240i, 750Li, 230i, M8, M850i, 740i, and 745e. A full list is provided in the manufacturer communication.
- What should I do if my BMW's transmission shifts to Park or Neutral after an automatic engine start?
- If your BMW experiences the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence after an "automatic engine start (MSA start)", you should contact your authorized BMW dealer for diagnosis and repair based on manufacturer communication NHTSA ID: 10230722.
- Is this issue related to the "automatic engine start (MSA start)" feature?
- Yes, the manufacturer communication specifically links this intermittent transmission shifting issue to occurrences following an "automatic engine start (MSA start)" event.
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