The EGR cooler in your diesel engine is a component that helps control emissions. In certain 2013-2018 BMW models, this cooler can leak, allowing soot and coolant to mix and cause a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, increasing the risk of a fire while you're driving or parked. This is a serious situation that could cause damage or even an engine compartment fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold to ensure it's safe. If necessary, they'll replace the intake manifold as well – all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 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 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is responsible for delivering diesel fuel to the engine. In certain models, this pump can break down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, your engine could stall suddenly while you're driving, making it harder to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty pump at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 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 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL recall for the 2016 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #21V907000)
The EGR cooler in your diesel engine is a component that helps control emissions. In certain 2013-2018 BMW models, this cooler can leak, allowing soot and coolant to mix and cause a fire hazard. If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, increasing the risk of a fire while you're driving or parked. This is a serious situation that could cause damage or even an engine compartment fire. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold to ensure it's safe. If necessary, they'll replace the intake manifold as well – all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP recall for the 2016 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #21V586000)
The high-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is responsible for delivering diesel fuel to the engine. In certain models, this pump can break down. If the pump fails, your engine could stall suddenly while you're driving, making it harder to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty pump at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.