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2016 BMW 535d

5 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V907000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler is a crucial part in your diesel engine that helps reduce emissions. In some 2013-2018 BMW models, the EGR cooler can leak, causing a serious problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, coolant and soot mix, potentially causing a fire. A fire could start in your engine, which could spread to other parts of your vehicle, posing a significant risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, fixing or replacing it as needed, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it when you get the recall notice, ideally by June 2022 to get the remedy done as soon as possible.
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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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Critical #21V586000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The high-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that sends diesel fuel to your engine. It's a critical component that could fail in your 2014-2018 328d, 2014-2016 535d, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d, or X5 xDrive35d.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel 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 authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, which was mailed on January 14, 2022.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #18V755000 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 vehicle helps control emissions by recirculating exhaust gases. In some 2013-2018 models, the cooler that helps the EGR valve work properly can leak, letting diesel soot mix with coolant.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cooler leaks, the soot can cause a fire in your engine. Specifically, it could melt the intake manifold, which is a critical part of your engine.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the EGR cooler and replace it if necessary, and if there's already been a leak, they'll also replace the intake manifold. This repair is free of charge, and you should contact BMW as soon as you receive 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.
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High Priority #16V914000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag inflator in your vehicle is a small part that helps deploy the side air bag in a crash. In some cases, it might not work properly, especially in certain 2016-2017 BMW models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator doesn't ignite, the side air bag won't deploy when you need it to, which could lead to serious injury in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will swap out the faulty air bag module with a new one, free of charge. 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 model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Low Priority #15V718000 Plain English
Component

CHILD SEAT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat of your vehicle is a critical part that helps secure your child's car seat. In some 2016 BMW sedans, this anchor might be bent, making it harder for the seat to latch properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the child seat isn't securely attached, it could increase the risk of serious injury to your child in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the anchor and fix it for free if it's bent. This repair is complimentary, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Browse by Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
CHILD SEAT
1 recall

Other BMW 535d Years

2015
3 recalls
2014
4 recalls

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