The EGR cooler in your diesel engine is a small part that helps reduce emissions. It's integrated into the exhaust system, and in some 2018 328D models, it can leak internally, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, soot and coolant mix together, creating smoldering particles that could cause your intake manifold to melt. This could lead to a fire, which is extremely hazardous.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler, inspect and possibly replace the intake manifold, and clean the connecting EGR pipe - all free of charge. You'll get a notice in the mail on December 5, 2025, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 328D SportsWagon, 328D xDrive SportsWagon, 328D xDrive, and 328D 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
Smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler, inspect and replace the intake manifold, if necessary, and clean the EGR pipe connecting the cooler to the manifold, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 5, 2025. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V907.
The EGR cooler in your diesel engine helps to reduce emissions by recycling exhaust gases. In some 2013-2018 BMW models, this cooler can leak, mixing coolant with soot from your engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, leading to a potential fire. This is a serious risk that could happen while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and inspect your intake manifold to make sure it's safe. If necessary, they'll replace the manifold too – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the 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 like a super-charged heart that supplies fuel to your engine. In certain 2014-2018 models, this pump could fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine will stall, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty high-pressure fuel pump with a reliable one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
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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.
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 crucial part that helps reduce emissions. In certain models, the integrated cooler in this valve can leak, causing a potentially hazardous situation.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause soot to mix with coolant and smolder in your engine. This can lead to the intake manifold melting, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the EGR cooler and replace it if necessary, and also replace the intake manifold if it has been damaged. This repair is free, 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.
