BMW recall: Software fault in crankshaft sensor
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault.
The fix
On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SERIES | 17 May 2018 | 28 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| Mini | 22 May 2018 | 30 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 2 SERIES | 18 May 2018 | 25 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 7 SERIES | 17 May 2018 | 25 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| MINI Countryman | 23 May 2018 | 5 Jun 2018 | 1,642 |
| 3 SERIES | 16 May 2018 | 7 Jun 2018 | 1,642 |
| 1 SERIES | 16 May 2018 | 26 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 4 SERIES | 15 May 2018 | 29 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 3 SERIES | 16 May 2018 | 29 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 2 SERIES | 25 May 2018 | 11 Jun 2018 | 1,642 |
| 6 SERIES | 17 May 2018 | 23 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 4 SERIES | 16 May 2018 | 28 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 1 SERIES | 17 May 2018 | 28 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 4 SERIES | 16 May 2018 | 25 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 3 SERIES | 17 May 2018 | 29 May 2018 | 1,642 |
| 2 SERIES | 17 May 2018 | 29 May 2018 | 1,642 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 15 October 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.