2018 BMW 540I Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Running Sequence Number: 139934
Campaign Number: 19V684000
Make: BMW
Model: 540I
Year: 2018
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: May 2, 2018
End Date of Manufacturing: Sep 2, 2019
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 257473
Date Owner Notified: Nov 8, 2019
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Sep 27, 2019
Record Creation Date: Sep 30, 2019
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 111
Summary: 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."
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000099707003381717000001568
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE
Running Sequence Number: 138719
Campaign Number: 18V465000
Make: BMW
Model: 540I
Year: 2018
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: May 18, 2018
End Date of Manufacturing: Jun 8, 2018
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5309
Date Owner Notified: Sep 6, 2018
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Jul 11, 2018
Record Creation Date: Jul 17, 2018
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000088146003381717000000128
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No