BMW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI 3 Dr Hatch | 24 Apr 2013 | 30 Oct 2017 | 30,812 |
| Mini Convertible | 24 Nov 2015 | 23 Oct 2017 | 30,812 |
| MINI 5 Dr Hatch | 11 Oct 2013 | 31 Oct 2017 | 30,812 |
| Mini Clubman | 11 May 2015 | 7 Jul 2017 | 30,812 |
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.