BMW 7 SERIES recall: Oil cooler may leak
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The engine oil cooler feed pipe may disconnect and leak oil. This may reach the front brakes and affect the braking efficiency.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace engine cooler pipe.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The engine oil cooler feed pipe may disconnect and leak oil. This may reach the front brakes and affect the braking efficiency.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace engine cooler pipe.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 SERIES | 10 May 2016 | 1 Jun 2017 | 71 |
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 7 July 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.