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BMW X5 Recall 21V907: Diesel EGR Cooler Leak Can Melt Intake Manifold and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 21V907, reported November 19, 2021, 50,404 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler in these diesel vehicles may leak coolant internally. The coolant can mix with engine soot, potentially creating smoldering particles that can melt the intake manifold.

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire. Owners should not wait to act on this issue.

An authorized BMW dealer will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it if necessary, at no cost to you. This recall includes vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755, which will need the new remedy performed. The remedy was expected to be available in June 2022. To check whether your vehicle has open recalls, enter your VIN on NHTSA's website, or contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V907BMW of North America, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Problem
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.
Risk
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

BMW 328d201320142015201620172018
BMW 535d201420152016
BMW 740LD2015
BMW X3201520162017
BMW X52014201520162017