The EGR cooler in your diesel engine is a part that helps reduce emissions. It's located inside a module that connects to your exhaust system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause soot and coolant to mix. This could lead to smoldering particles that might melt your engine's intake manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and check your intake manifold for damage. If it's damaged, they'll replace it too – all at no cost to you. The repair is expected to be available in June 2022, and you'll get a recall notice with instructions on how to schedule it.
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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 fuel to the 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 could stall, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty high-pressure fuel pump with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a letter with the repair details, and you should schedule the fix as soon as possible.
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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 component that helps reduce emissions by recirculating exhaust gases. It has a built-in cooler to prevent overheating.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cooler in your EGR valve starts leaking, it can mix with soot and cause a fire hazard. In the worst case, the engine's intake manifold could melt, which could lead to a potentially serious fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the EGR cooler and replace it if necessary. If a leak has already occurred, they'll also replace the engine intake manifold. These repairs are completely free of charge, and you should schedule an appointment 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 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.
Your vehicle's driver's side air bag inflator is a critical safety device that deploys during a crash. Unfortunately, some of these inflators were made with a manufacturing defect that could cause them to explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, putting you at risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one at no cost to you. This repair will help ensure your safety in the event of a crash. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Original — Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
