BMW recall: The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.
The fix
The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 SERIES | 16 Jun 2017 | 15 Mar 2018 | 63,888 |
| 7 SERIES | 6 Oct 2017 | 24 May 2018 | 63,888 |
| 1 SERIES | 28 Feb 2015 | 15 Oct 2018 | 63,888 |
| X4 | 12 Dec 2017 | 16 Oct 2018 | 63,888 |
| 3 SERIES | 6 Jul 2015 | 25 Aug 2018 | 63,888 |
| 3 SERIES | 30 Jun 2015 | 1 Aug 2018 | 63,888 |
| 1 SERIES | 6 Mar 2015 | 30 Jul 2018 | 63,888 |
| 5 SERIES | 17 Oct 2016 | 19 Jun 2018 | 63,888 |
| 3 SERIES | 30 Jun 2015 | 17 Sep 2018 | 63,888 |
| 4 SERIES | 29 Jun 2015 | 14 Jun 2018 | 63,888 |
| 4 SERIES | 28 Feb 2015 | 20 Jul 2018 | 63,888 |
| X3 | 14 Jul 2017 | 3 Nov 2018 | 63,888 |
| X3 | 31 Mar 2014 | 22 Aug 2017 | 63,888 |
| 2 SERIES | 9 Jan 2015 | 28 Feb 2019 | 63,888 |
| X5 | 9 Mar 2015 | 2 Jun 2018 | 63,888 |
| 2 SERIES | 16 Oct 2014 | 25 Apr 2019 | 63,888 |
| 4 SERIES | 27 Feb 2015 | 26 Jul 2018 | 63,888 |
| 5 SERIES | 3 Jul 2014 | 26 Oct 2016 | 63,888 |
| 5 SERIES | 16 Feb 2017 | 14 Jun 2018 | 63,888 |
| 5 SERIES | 2 Jul 2014 | 23 Feb 2017 | 63,888 |
| X4 | 31 May 2014 | 6 Mar 2018 | 63,888 |
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 9 February 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.