CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
An internal leak in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler can let engine coolant mix with diesel soot. The hot EGR gases can cause these particles to smolder and melt the intake manifold, which increases the risk of a fire.
If you own one of these diesel BMWs, the repair is free at an authorized BMW dealer. The dealer will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as needed, and if a leak has already occurred, the intake manifold will also be replaced. BMW will notify owners, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA website or with your dealer, and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 328d | 201320142015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| BMW 535d | 201420152016 |
| BMW 740LD | 2015 |
| BMW X3 | 201520162017 |
| BMW X5 | 2014201520162017 |