The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V674000·Announced 2018-09-26

BMW Recalls 2013-2015 760Li Vehicles for Engine Stall Risk

BMW is recalling 2013-2015 760Li vehicles because incompatible software in the Engine Control Unit may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stall increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

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

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

All affected vehicles have already been repaired by programming the ECU with the correct software. Consequently, owner letters will not be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 760LI
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
3

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 760LI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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