The water pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine cool. It's like a heart that pumps coolant through your engine. In some models, the electrical connector that controls this pump might not be sealed properly, which can let water in and cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connector gets water in it, it could short circuit and cause a fire. This is a serious situation that could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the water pump and electrical connector to make sure they're working properly. If necessary, they'll replace the pump, plug, and add a protective shield to prevent any water from getting in. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The EGR cooler in your diesel BMW is a part that helps control emissions. In some 2013-2018 models, this cooler can leak, causing soot and coolant to mix together.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause your intake manifold to melt, which increases the risk of a fire. This could happen while you're driving or parked, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and check your intake manifold for damage, fixing it if necessary, all at no cost to you. This repair should be done as soon as possible, especially if you've already received an interim notice.
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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 crucial part that delivers diesel fuel to your engine. In certain models, this pump could fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine could stall, leaving you without power steering and power brakes. This could make it difficult to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one at no cost to you. You've already been mailed a recall notice, so schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 helps reduce emissions. It's a small valve that recirculates exhaust gases back into your engine. In some 2013-2018 models, the cooler for the EGR valve can leak, causing a serious problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cooler leaks, it can mix with soot and smolder, potentially causing the intake manifold to melt. This could lead to a fire, which is a serious risk while driving.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the EGR cooler, and if a leak has already occurred, they'll also replace the intake manifold – all at no cost to you. 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 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's passenger side air bag inflator may not work properly in a crash, which could lead to a rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, it could send sharp metal fragments into the passenger area, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
We'll replace the air bag module at no cost to you. A dealer will contact you to schedule the repair, which will be done free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X5 xDrive40e vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag modules using certain air bag inflators that may not vent properly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Your vehicle's tire label is incorrect, stating it has 20-inch tires when it actually has 21-inch tires.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, you may be driving with incorrect tire information, which could lead to tire wear and potential safety issues.
Free Fix
You should contact BMW to get a free corrected tire information placard, which will be provided to you at no cost.
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Original — What Happened
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.
Original — Remedy
BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
