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2018 BMW 5 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #24V588000 Plain English
Component

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 540d xDrive is responsible for controlling exhaust gases. Over time, it can develop a leak that lets diesel soot mix with coolant, creating a smoldering risk.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR valve fails and soot mixes with coolant, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, increasing the risk of a fire in your engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the EGR module and intake manifold if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible after receiving the recall notice. This timing describes the original 2024 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 540d xDrive vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-614. The exhaust gas recirculation (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
An EGR valve with smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increases the risk of an engine fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the EGR module and the intake manifold as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #22V614000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The EGR valve is a critical part in your diesel engine that helps reduce emissions. In some 2018 BMW 540d xDrive models, the valve's built-in cooler can leak, causing soot and coolant to mix and create a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, which can lead to a fire in your engine. This is a serious risk that could cause a fire while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR module and inspect the intake manifold to ensure it's safe. If it's damaged, they'll replace it for you – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2022 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 2018 540d xDrive 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 fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR module, and the intake manifold will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #18V465000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The crankshaft sensor in your vehicle is a computer chip that talks to the engine. It might have the wrong programming, which could cause it to misread the engine's rotation speed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, your engine could stall while you're driving. This could happen without warning, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will swap out the faulty crankshaft sensor for a new one with the correct programming, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2018 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 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW 5 Series 2018 Recalls

AIR BAGS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW 5 Series Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 BMW 5 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 3 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) recall for the 2018 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #24V588000)

The EGR valve in your 540d xDrive is responsible for controlling exhaust gases. Over time, it can develop a leak that lets diesel soot mix with coolant, creating a smoldering risk. If the EGR valve fails and soot mixes with coolant, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, increasing the risk of a fire in your engine compartment. Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the EGR module and intake manifold if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible after receiving the recall notice. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) recall for the 2018 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #22V614000)

The EGR valve is a critical part in your diesel engine that helps reduce emissions. In some 2018 BMW 540d xDrive models, the valve's built-in cooler can leak, causing soot and coolant to mix and create a fire hazard. If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, which can lead to a fire in your engine. This is a serious risk that could cause a fire while you're driving. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR module and inspect the intake manifold to ensure it's safe. If it's damaged, they'll replace it for you – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE recall for the 2018 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #18V465000)

The crankshaft sensor in your vehicle is a computer chip that talks to the engine. It might have the wrong programming, which could cause it to misread the engine's rotation speed. If the sensor fails, your engine could stall while you're driving. This could happen without warning, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will swap out the faulty crankshaft sensor for a new one with the correct programming, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.