Vehicle recall 03V240000 · July 1, 2003
BMW 745i and 745Li
On certain passenger vehicles, due to a software error, a desynchronization of the valvetronic motors for engine banks I and II may occur.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V240000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2003
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- July 8, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,470
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
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