BMW 2 SERIES GRAN TOURER, 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER, X1 recall: On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire.
- What's wrong
- On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Initial warning letter with advice to be sent with follow up Letter to call in vehicles for rectification work to be carried out on the affected vehicles once parts are…
What’s wrong
On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire.
The fix
Initial warning letter with advice to be sent with follow up Letter to call in vehicles for rectification work to be carried out on the affected vehicles once parts are available. The EGR cooler will be replaced with an optimised component.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 SERIES GRAN TOURER | 24 Feb 2015 | 1 Mar 2018 | 4,923 |
| 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER | 20 Aug 2014 | 26 Feb 2018 | 4,923 |
| X1 | 30 Jan 2018 | 30 Jan 2018 | 4,923 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 June 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.