2013-2018 BMW 328D, BMW 535D and others recall: fuel system, diesel
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 19, 2021. It covers about 50,404 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 50,404
- reported
- Nov 19, 2021
- owners notified
- Jul 6, 2022
- related complaints
- 309
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel 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.
- Risk
- A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V‑755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V‑755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V907000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 309 complaints about fuel system problems.
2015 BMW 328D2014 BMW 535D2015 BMW X32016 BMW X32017 BMW X32014 BMW X5
Questions about recall 21V907000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2018 BMW 328D, BMW 535D and others fuel system, diesel?
Yes. Recall 21V907000, reported on November 19, 2021, covers about 50,404 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V907000?
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V‑755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V‑755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. 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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