BMW X4: Undetected Egr System Leaks May Cause Thermal Activity In The Intake Manifold

BMW is recalling over 11 million vehicles across multiple models due to potential leaks in the EGR system that could cause heat buildup in the intake manifold. The issue affects numerous BMW models including the X4, X3, X5, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and others. BMW will update the engine management software in affected vehicles to better detect these leaks.

Recalling firm

BMW

Product

Vehicles: BMW X4, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON LWB, BMW X3, BMW 2 SERIES GRAN TOURER, BMW X5, BMW 3 SERIES SALOON, BMW 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER, BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TOURISMO, BMW 1 SERIES, BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPE, BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON, BMW 2 SERIES COUPE, BMW 8 SERIES COUPE, BMW X6, BMW 3 SERIES TOURING, BMW 6 SERIES GT, BMW 4 SERIES COUPE, BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE, BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, BMW X7, BMW X1, BMW 5 SERIES TOURING. Units affected: 11,296,075

Reason

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold. Remedy: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2022-08-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8a1262f6-4875-4cd7-88da-2afc12bc7264