BMW recall: Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
The fix
The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | 25 Oct 2017 | 28 Oct 2021 | 322,745 |
| 7 SERIES SALOON LWB | 25 Aug 2015 | 29 Jun 2020 | 322,745 |
| X3 | 4 Dec 2013 | 22 Aug 2017 | 322,745 |
| 2 SERIES GRAN TOURER | 26 Mar 2015 | 1 Mar 2018 | 322,745 |
| X5 | 18 Mar 2018 | 25 Jul 2020 | 322,745 |
| 3 SERIES SALOON | 5 Jul 2018 | 12 Jul 2021 | 322,745 |
| 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER | 4 Jul 2014 | 27 Feb 2018 | 322,745 |
| 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE | 17 Jun 2015 | 1 Mar 2018 | 322,745 |
| 3 SERIES GRAN TOURISMO | 1 Jul 2015 | 23 Feb 2018 | 322,745 |
| 1 SERIES | 16 Feb 2015 | 26 Feb 2018 | 322,745 |
| 3 SERIES SALOON | 3 Dec 2014 | 1 Mar 2018 | 322,745 |
| X4 | 31 May 2014 | 6 Mar 2018 | 322,745 |
| 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE | 1 Jul 2015 | 26 Feb 2018 | 322,745 |
| 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE | 2 Dec 2014 | 27 Feb 2018 | 322,745 |
| 7 SERIES SALOON | 27 Oct 2015 | 26 Jun 2020 | 322,745 |
| 2 SERIES COUPE | 5 Dec 2019 | 5 Oct 2021 | 322,745 |
| 8 SERIES COUPE | 8 Feb 2018 | 21 Sep 2020 | 322,745 |
| X6 | 26 Aug 2019 | 24 Jul 2020 | 322,745 |
| 1 SERIES | 12 Feb 2015 | 1 Mar 2018 | 322,745 |
| 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE | 1 Oct 2021 | 1 Oct 2021 | 322,745 |
| 3 SERIES TOURING | 5 Feb 2019 | 28 Jun 2021 | 322,745 |
| 6 SERIES GT | 15 Feb 2017 | 25 Jun 2020 | 322,745 |
| 4 SERIES COUPE | 11 Nov 2014 | 27 Oct 2018 | 322,745 |
| 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE | 14 Oct 2020 | 25 Jun 2021 | 322,745 |
| 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE | 24 Jul 2019 | 21 Sep 2020 | 322,745 |
| 5 SERIES SALOON | 8 Mar 2016 | 14 Sep 2020 | 322,745 |
| 5 SERIES SALOON | 11 Mar 2014 | 27 Oct 2016 | 322,745 |
| 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE | 5 Jul 2018 | 17 Sep 2020 | 322,745 |
| 2 SERIES COUPE | 16 Oct 2014 | 26 Feb 2018 | 322,745 |
| X3 | 14 Jul 2017 | 19 Aug 2021 | 322,745 |
| X7 | 4 Jan 2019 | 28 Jul 2020 | 322,745 |
| X1 | 7 Nov 2014 | 23 May 2018 | 322,745 |
| 3 SERIES TOURING | 25 Mar 2015 | 27 Feb 2018 | 322,745 |
| 5 SERIES TOURING | 17 Nov 2016 | 11 Sep 2020 | 322,745 |
| 5 SERIES TOURING | 22 Jan 2014 | 23 Feb 2017 | 322,745 |
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 22 August 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.