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2014 BMW 3 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #24V608000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The water pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine cool. It's the one that circulates coolant through your engine. In some of your 2012-2018 models, the electrical connection on this pump might not be sealed properly, which could let water in and cause a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the electrical connection gets wet and shorts, it could cause a fire in your engine compartment. This is a serious situation that could damage your engine or even lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the water pump and its electrical connector, replace them if needed, and add a protective shield to prevent future issues. This repair is completely free for you, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #18V755000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has an EGR valve that helps reduce emissions by recirculating exhaust gases. In some models, the cooler that helps this valve work properly can leak, causing soot and coolant to mix together.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cooler leaks, the soot and coolant can mix and smolder in the intake manifold, causing it to melt. This could lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the EGR cooler and replace it if needed. If there's already been a leak, they'll also replace the intake manifold - both repairs are free.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2014 BMW 3 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP recall for the 2014 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #24V608000)

The water pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine cool. It's the one that circulates coolant through your engine. In some of your 2012-2018 models, the electrical connection on this pump might not be sealed properly, which could let water in and cause a short circuit. If the electrical connection gets wet and shorts, it could cause a fire in your engine compartment. This is a serious situation that could damage your engine or even lead to a fire. Your BMW dealer will inspect the water pump and its electrical connector, replace them if needed, and add a protective shield to prevent future issues. This repair is completely free for you, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) recall for the 2014 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #18V755000)

Your vehicle has an EGR valve that helps reduce emissions by recirculating exhaust gases. In some models, the cooler that helps this valve work properly can leak, causing soot and coolant to mix together. If the cooler leaks, the soot and coolant can mix and smolder in the intake manifold, causing it to melt. This could lead to a fire. Your BMW dealer will inspect the EGR cooler and replace it if needed. If there's already been a leak, they'll also replace the intake manifold - both repairs are free.