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2018 BMW 6 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

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 like a messenger that tells the engine how fast it's spinning. In some 2018-2019 BMW models, the sensor might have the wrong instructions, so it can't do its job properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty crankshaft sensor with a new one, at no cost to you. When you get the recall notice, schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 BMW 6 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE recall for the 2018 BMW 6 Series? (Campaign #18V465000)

The crankshaft sensor in your vehicle is like a messenger that tells the engine how fast it's spinning. In some 2018-2019 BMW models, the sensor might have the wrong instructions, so it can't do its job properly. If the sensor fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty crankshaft sensor with a new one, at no cost to you. When you get the recall notice, schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.