The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V755000·Announced 2018-10-25

BMW Recalls Diesel Vehicles Due to EGR Cooler Leak Fire Risk

BMW is recalling specific 2013-2018 diesel models because a leaking EGR cooler can cause the intake manifold to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (melting intake manifold) that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d, 328d xDrive, 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 535d, 535d xDrive, 740Ld xDrive, X3 xDrive28d SAV, and X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The recall affects 44,368 vehicles.

If the EGR cooler leaks internally, coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. High EGR temperatures may cause these particles to smolder and melt the intake manifold. The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 328D, X5, 535D, X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Diesel Passenger Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
44,368

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 (5)

  • 328D
  • X5
  • 535D
  • X3
  • 740LD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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