The EGR cooler is a part that helps clean up exhaust gases in your diesel engine. In your 2013-2018 BMW, the EGR cooler might start leaking, causing a serious problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause a fire by creating smoldering particles that melt the intake manifold. This is a serious risk that could lead to a blaze in your engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and check the intake manifold for damage. If it's damaged, they'll fix or replace it for you, all at no cost. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's expected to be available starting June 2022.
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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 powerful engine that sends diesel fuel to your engine. It could fail in certain 2014-2018 and 2015-2017 models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine could stall, taking away power steering and power brakes. This could make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty high-pressure fuel pump with a new one, at no cost to you. You should bring your vehicle in for 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 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. It's designed to prevent pollution by recirculating exhaust gases, but in some models, a leak in the EGR cooler can cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, coolants can mix with soot and smolder in your engine. This can cause the intake manifold to melt, which increases the risk of a fire while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the EGR cooler, replace it if necessary, and also replace the intake manifold if it's already been damaged. This repair is completely free. You'll be notified when it's time to schedule the work, and you should follow the instructions to get it done.
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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.
