NHTSA Recall 18V465000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,309 vehicles. It affects 20 models including the BMW 230I.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V465000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | July 11, 2018 |
| Owner notification | September 6, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V465000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 230I | 2018 |
| BMW 330E | 2018 |
| BMW 330I | 2018 |
| BMW 340I | 2018 |
| BMW 430I | 2019 |
| BMW 440I | 2019 |
| BMW 530E | 2018 |
| BMW 530I | 2018 |
| BMW 540D | 2018 |
| BMW 540I | 2018 |
| BMW 640I | 2018 |
| BMW 740I | 2019 |
| BMW M240I | 2018 |
| BMW X1 | 2018 |
| BMW X2 | 2018 |
| MINI Clubman | 2019 |
| MINI Cooper | 2019 |
| MINI Cooper S | 2019 |
| MINI Countryman | 2019 |
| MINI Jcw | 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.