The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V377000·Announced 2017-06-14

BMW Recalls 2017-2018 M760Li Vehicles for Engine Oil Cooler Line Defect

BMW is recalling 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles because an incorrect engine oil cooler line may cause an oil leak that increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrect engine oil cooler line) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had an incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, which can cause an oil leak in the engine compartment.

If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 11, 2017, and supersedes recall 17V-240.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler line free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW M760LI
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Engine and Engine Cooling
Hazard
Affected units
206

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • M760LI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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