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NHTSA Recall 18V674000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 BMW 760LI.

3
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (October 1)
NHTSA campaign18V674000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedSeptember 26, 2018
Owner notificationOctober 1, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 BMW 760Li vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) may have been programmed with incompatible software during a service visit, possibly causing the engine to stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

All affected vehicles have been repaired by programming the ECU with the correct software. Therefore, owner letters will not be sent. 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 18V674000

Make and modelModel years
BMW 760LI2013, 2014, 2015

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.