The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler in your diesel engine is a critical component that helps reduce emissions. It's a small unit that can leak coolant, causing soot to mix with it and potentially start a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, leading to a fire that could spread to the rest of the engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and inspect your intake manifold. If it's damaged, they'll replace it too – all at no cost to you. 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 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 a critical part that delivers fuel to your engine. It's like a strong heart that keeps your car running. In some 2014-2018 models, this pump can fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails on the road, your engine will suddenly shut off, making it difficult to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new, reliable one, at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible after receiving 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 located in the exhaust system and has a built-in cooler. In some 2013-2018 models, this cooler can leak, causing diesel soot to mix with coolant.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cooler leaks, the soot can smolder and melt the intake manifold, which could cause a fire while you're driving. This is a serious risk that could lead to a potentially catastrophic outcome.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the EGR cooler and replace it if necessary. If it has already leaked, they'll also replace the intake manifold. These repairs will be done at no cost to you, and you should schedule the work 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.
Your vehicle has a driver's side airbag that might not deploy properly in a crash. The inflator that makes the airbag work could be faulty, which is a critical safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If your airbag doesn't deploy correctly in a crash, a piece of metal could hit you or your passenger, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The Head Protection System in your X5 is a safety feature that deploys airbags to protect you in a crash. In some 2014-2015 models, this system might not be properly connected to the airbag inflator.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the Head Protection System doesn't work as it should, the airbags might not inflate properly, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the entire Head Protection System with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should contact them to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 28, 2013, to February 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Head Protection System (HPS) air bag may not be securely connected to the air bag inflator gas generator.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Your vehicle may have a faulty seat belt attachment point in the left rear seat, which is a part of the seat frame.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, this attachment point could break, putting you at risk of injury because the seat belt might not hold you securely in place.
Free Fix
We'll replace the left rear seat frame for free, so you can drive safely and worry-free. This service will be done at a BMW dealership at a time that's convenient for you.
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
