The EGR cooler in your diesel engine helps clean up exhaust gases. It's integrated into a module in your 2013-2017 BMW model. In some cases, this cooler can leak and mix diesel soot with coolant, causing a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks and causes a fire, your intake manifold could melt. This could lead to a fire in your engine compartment, which could cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the EGR cooler and inspect your intake manifold for damage. If it's damaged, they'll replace it for you – free of charge. This repair is expected to be available in June 2022. You'll get a separate letter with instructions on when to schedule the repair.
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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 constant-velocity joint is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels. It helps transfer power to the rear wheels. In some 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and wagons, this joint can become damaged.
Risk if Unfixed
If the joint fails, you might lose power to the rear wheels while driving. This could affect your vehicle's control, making it harder to steer. If you're not parked on a hill and don't engage the parking brake, your car might roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty joint and inspect the transfer case. If it needs it, they'll replace that too. This repair and inspection are free of charge. You'll get a notification when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the rear wheels.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The EGR valve in your vehicle is a part that helps control how exhaust gases are recirculated back into your engine. It's located in the exhaust system, and it's designed to keep your engine running efficiently.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler in your vehicle starts leaking, it could cause a fire risk. The high temperatures inside the EGR cooler could smolder diesel soot, which could then melt the intake manifold - potentially leading to a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the EGR cooler - free of charge. If the leak has already damaged the intake manifold, they'll replace that too. Don't wait for the recall notice; schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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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.
