BMW 440I (2019) – 18V465000

Defect Description For Recall

BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2018 BMW 540D Xdrive Vehicles. The Crankshaft Sensor May Be Equipped With Incorrect Firmware, Preventing The Sensor From Properly Processing Input From The Crankshaft Reluctor Ring, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW Expanded The Recall To A Total Of 5,309 Vehicles Including Certain 2018-2019 BMW 540D Xdrive, 230I M240I, M240I Xdrive, X2 Sdrive28I, X2 Xdrive28I, X1 Sdrive28I, X1 Xdrive28I, 330I, 330I Xdrive, 340I, 340I Xdrive, 330I Xdrive Gran Turismo, 530I, 530I Xdrive, 540I, 540I Xdrive, 530E, 530E Xdrive, 640I Xdrive Gran Turismo, 330E, 2019 430I Gran Coupe, 430I Xdrive Gran Coupe, 440I Gran Coupe, 440I Xdrive Gran Coupe, 430I, 430I Xdrive, 440I, 440I Xdrive, 740I, 740I Xdrive, Mini Cooper, Cooper S, Jcw, Mini Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, Jcw All4), And Mini Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Jcw All4) Vehicles.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

440I

Year

2019

Recall Campaign Number

18V465000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Effect Of Defect

A Vehicle Stall Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Crankshaft Sensor, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 6, 2018. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20180516

End Of Manufacture

20180606

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5309

Date Owners Notified

20180906

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20180711

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard