Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 298
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-08-10
- Owners notified
- 2022-12-30
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d xDrive vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Safety risk
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR module, and the intake manifold will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.