Recall 03V240000: 2002–2003 BMW 745LI and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 1, 2003

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

5,470vehicles

Model years

2002–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, due to a software error, a desynchronization of the valvetronic motors for engine banks I and ii may occur. If this occurs, the engine could stall.

Possible consequence

In those cases, the driver may not be able to restart the engine. Depending on the level of engine roughness, or stalling, as well as traffic conditions and the driver's reactions, this could lead to a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began july 8, 2003. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 BMW 745I54 complaints
• 2003 BMW 745I32 complaints
• 2002 BMW 745LI36 complaints
• 2003 BMW 745LI50 complaints