BMW Recalls 2018 540D xDrive Vehicles Due to EGR Module Fire Risk
BMW is recalling 2018 540D xDrive vehicles because an internal leak in the EGR cooler may cause coolant to mix with soot, creating smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold that increases fire risk.
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 explicitly increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 540D xDrive vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The recall addresses a defect where the EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot. This mixture can result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold, which increases the risk of fire.
The recall affects 298 vehicles. Dealers will replace the EGR module and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2022, and final owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2022. 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 540D
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 298
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)
- 540D
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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