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SevereNHTSA·24V588000·Announced 2024-08-08

BMW Recalls 2018 540D xDrive Vehicles for Engine Fire Risk

BMW is recalling 2018 540D xDrive vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-614 because the EGR cooler may leak, causing coolant to mix with soot and increasing the risk of an engine fire.

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 (EGR cooler leak) that explicitly increases the risk of an engine fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage risks.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540D xDrive vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-614. The recall addresses a defect in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler, which may leak internally. This leak allows coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, potentially resulting in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

The presence of smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increases the risk of an engine fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the specific model year and trim level identified.

Dealers will inspect and replace the EGR module and the intake manifold as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. 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
15

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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