CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The engine control unit (ECU) in some vehicles may have been programmed with incompatible software during a service visit. This can cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is being driven.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, because the vehicle may lose power unexpectedly. Affected owners should be aware of this risk.
According to the notice, all affected vehicles have already been repaired by reprogramming the ECU with the correct software, so owner letters will not be sent. Owners with questions can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm your vehicle's status.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 760LI | 201320142015 |
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