BMW M5: Software

Date

May 16, 2018

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW M5 (2018)

Component

Electrical System › Software; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop.

Potentially affected

846

What can happen

If the fuel pump stops, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

June 25, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V323000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.