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2018 BMW 540d

4 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #24V588000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The EGR valve in your 540d xDrive is responsible for controlling exhaust gases. Over time, it can develop a leak that lets diesel soot mix with coolant, creating a smoldering risk.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR valve fails and soot mixes with coolant, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, increasing the risk of a fire in your engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the EGR module and intake manifold if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 540d xDrive vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-614. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An EGR valve with smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increases the risk of an engine fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the EGR module and the intake manifold as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Critical #22V614000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The EGR valve is a critical part in your diesel engine that helps reduce emissions. In some 2018 BMW 540d xDrive models, the valve's built-in cooler can leak, causing soot and coolant to mix and create a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, which can lead to a fire in your engine. This is a serious risk that could cause a fire while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR module and inspect the intake manifold to ensure it's safe. If it's damaged, they'll replace it for you – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d xDrive vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR module, and the intake manifold will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #18V465000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The crankshaft sensor in your vehicle is a critical part that helps the engine run smoothly. It might be using the wrong set of instructions, which could cause it to misread the engine's rotation.
Risk if Unfixed
If the crankshaft sensor fails, your engine could stall without warning, making it hard to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving on the highway or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty crankshaft sensor with a new one that works properly - at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the recall begins, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #19V684000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rearview camera in your vehicle is the part that shows you what's behind you when you're reversing. In some models, the camera settings can get stuck, so the image doesn't show up when you're in reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image doesn't appear when you're backing up, you might not see obstacles or pedestrians behind you, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealership will update the camera software for free, so you can get a clear view behind your vehicle when you're reversing. This repair is on the house, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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