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2016 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 from overheating. In certain BMW models, an electrical connector on the pump might not be sealed properly, which could let water get in and cause a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the electrical connector shorts out, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the water pump and replace it if necessary, along with a protective shield, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair 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
The gas recirculation valve in your vehicle is a crucial component that helps control emissions. In some 2013-2018 BMW models, this valve's cooler can leak, causing coolant to mix with diesel soot and potentially smoldering particles.
Risk if Unfixed
If the leak happens, the smoldering particles could melt the intake manifold, which increases the risk of a fire – a serious and potentially devastating situation.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the EGR cooler and intake manifold if necessary, all at no cost to you. They'll contact you when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2018 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 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 →

Other BMW 3 Series 2016 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

Other BMW 3 Series Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
15 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
11 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
8 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2016 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 2016 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #24V608000)

The water pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine from overheating. In certain BMW models, an electrical connector on the pump might not be sealed properly, which could let water get in and cause a short circuit. If the electrical connector shorts out, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk while you're driving. Your BMW dealer will inspect the water pump and replace it if necessary, along with a protective shield, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair 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 2016 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #18V755000)

The gas recirculation valve in your vehicle is a crucial component that helps control emissions. In some 2013-2018 BMW models, this valve's cooler can leak, causing coolant to mix with diesel soot and potentially smoldering particles. If the leak happens, the smoldering particles could melt the intake manifold, which increases the risk of a fire – a serious and potentially devastating situation. Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the EGR cooler and intake manifold if necessary, all at no cost to you. They'll contact you when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.