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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 540d xDrive vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-614. The exhaust gas recirculation (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
- An EGR valve with smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increases the risk of an engine fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the EGR module and the intake manifold as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. 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.
What this recall means for you
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler may develop an internal leak, allowing coolant to mix with soot from the diesel engine. This can form smoldering particles and cause the intake manifold to melt.
The risk is an engine fire. An EGR valve with smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increases the chance of a fire starting in the engine compartment. This recall applies to vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 22V-614.
An authorized BMW dealer will inspect the vehicle and replace the EGR module and intake manifold as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. You can also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 540d | 2018 |
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