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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