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2018 BMW 7 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #17V377000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The engine oil cooler line in your 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive is a crucial part that helps keep your engine running smoothly. In some cases, the wrong one was installed, which could lead to an oil leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If oil leaks onto your brake discs, you might need to press the brake pedal a bit harder to stop your vehicle. This could cause a longer stopping distance, increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty engine oil cooler line with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive. This timing describes the original 2017 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 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, causing an oil leak in the engine compartment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler line, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-240.
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Other BMW 7 Series Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
5 recalls
2023
11 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
9 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2017
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2015
2 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2018 BMW 7 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. 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 recall for the 2018 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #17V377000)

The engine oil cooler line in your 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive is a crucial part that helps keep your engine running smoothly. In some cases, the wrong one was installed, which could lead to an oil leak. If oil leaks onto your brake discs, you might need to press the brake pedal a bit harder to stop your vehicle. This could cause a longer stopping distance, increasing the chance of a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty engine oil cooler line with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.