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
530E
Year
2018
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
20180518
End Of Manufacture
20180608
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