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 as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
The constant-velocity joint is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels. In certain 2013-2016 BMW models, this joint can wear out prematurely.
Risk if Unfixed
If the joint fails, you could lose power to the rear wheels while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle. If you park without engaging the parking brake, the car could 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, and do any necessary repairs, all for free. When you get the recall notice, schedule the repair to get this critical update done.
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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 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 soon as possible.
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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.
