Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
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.
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