2013-2018 BMW 328D, BMW 535D and others recall: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 25, 2018. It covers about 44,368 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 44,368
reported: Oct 25, 2018
owners notified: May 13, 2019
related complaints: 338

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 18V755000

Affected vehicles

BMW 328D 2013-2018 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
BMW 535D 2014-2016 2014 2015 2016
BMW 740LD 2015 2015
BMW X3 2015-2017 2015 2016 2017
BMW X5 2014-2017 2014 2015 2016 2017

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 338 complaints about engine problems.

2015 BMW 328D 2016 BMW 328D 2017 BMW 328D 2018 BMW 328D 2014 BMW 535D 2015 BMW 535D 2016 BMW 535D 2015 BMW 740LD 2015 BMW X3 2016 BMW X3 2017 BMW X3 2014 BMW X5

Questions about recall 18V755000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2018 BMW 328D, BMW 535D and others gas recirculation valve (egr valve)?

Yes. Recall 18V755000, reported on October 25, 2018, covers about 44,368 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V755000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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