2018 BMW 540D recall: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 10, 2022. It covers about 298 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 298
- reported
- Aug 10, 2022
- owners notified
- Dec 30, 2022
- related complaints
- 2
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 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.
- Risk
- A melting intake manifold increases the risk of fire.
- 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.
Recall number 22V614000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 22V614000
Is there a recall on the 2018 BMW 540D gas recirculation valve (egr valve)?
Yes. Recall 22V614000, reported on August 10, 2022, covers about 298 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V614000?
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.
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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