BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series And 6 More Recall R/2018/260: Software Fault In Crankshaft Sensor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Oct 2018
- Launched
- 1,642
- vehicles in the UK
- 00139202000 0013810200/20200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 6 more vehicles built between 15 May 2018 and 11 June 2018. Some vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault. The dealer will replace the crankshaft sensor with a new version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOFTWARE FAULT IN CRANKSHAFT SENSOR Defect: The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: software fault in crankshaft sensor.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the crankshaft sensor with a new version.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 6 more built between 15 May 2018 and 11 June 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 1,642 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 00139202000 0013810200/20200 or the DVSA reference R/2018/260. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2018/262 on 8 Oct 2018, for due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened…. The one launched after it was R/2018/263 on 22 Oct 2018, for airbag control unit fault due to inadequate coding data which could lead to activation. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/260, launched 15 October 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.