2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2017-11-17
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive, m2, and x3 xdrive 30i sav vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin january 8, 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.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2018-07-17
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.