BMW recall: Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk
The fix
A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 SERIES | 23 May 2011 | 11 Apr 2017 | 225,449 |
| 5 SERIES | 6 Jun 2011 | 22 Feb 2017 | 225,449 |
| 1 SERIES | 6 Mar 2012 | 26 Feb 2015 | 225,449 |
| 7 SERIES | 27 Jan 2012 | 21 May 2015 | 225,449 |
| 3 SERIES | 9 Dec 2011 | 11 Apr 2017 | 225,449 |
| X5 | 5 Apr 2013 | 16 Jun 2017 | 225,449 |
| 5 SERIES | 8 Mar 2011 | 27 Oct 2016 | 225,449 |
| X6 | 19 Mar 2014 | 21 May 2017 | 225,449 |
| 4 SERIES | 8 May 2013 | 11 Apr 2017 | 225,449 |
| 2 SERIES | 8 Jul 2013 | 27 Jun 2015 | 225,449 |
| 4 SERIES | 22 Oct 2013 | 12 Apr 2017 | 225,449 |
| X3 | 5 Aug 2010 | 17 Jun 2017 | 225,449 |
| 6 SERIES | 12 Mar 2011 | 1 Feb 2017 | 225,449 |
| 3 SERIES | 20 Nov 2012 | 11 Apr 2017 | 225,449 |
| 7 SERIES | 31 Jul 2012 | 13 May 2015 | 225,449 |
| 4 SERIES | 2 Dec 2013 | 10 Apr 2017 | 225,449 |
| 3 SERIES | 3 Feb 2012 | 11 Apr 2017 | 225,449 |
| X1 | 4 May 2011 | 22 May 2015 | 225,449 |
| 6 SERIES | 22 Sep 2011 | 11 Apr 2017 | 225,449 |
| X4 | 5 Dec 2013 | 29 May 2017 | 225,449 |
| 5 SERIES | 25 Jan 2012 | 2 Feb 2017 | 225,449 |
| 1 SERIES | 3 Nov 2011 | 26 Feb 2015 | 225,449 |
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 December 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.