Recall 18V465000: 2018 BMW 230I, 2018 BMW 330E, 2018 BMW 330I +17 more

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Jul 11, 2018
Vehicles affected: 5,309
Models: 20
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

2018 BMW 230I
2018 BMW 330E
2018 BMW 330I
2018 BMW 340I
2019 BMW 430I
2019 BMW 440I
2018 BMW 530E
2018 BMW 530I
2018 BMW 540D
2018 BMW 540I
2018 BMW 640I
2019 BMW 740I
2018 BMW M240I
2018 BMW X1
2018 BMW X2
2019 MINI Clubman
2019 MINI Cooper
2019 MINI Cooper S
2019 MINI Countryman
2019 MINI JCW

Details

NHTSA campaign: 18V465000
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Owner letters: Sep 6, 2018
Components: Engine and engine cooling:engine (Engine)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology