BMW 2 Series: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Could Potentially Leak Over Time

BMW is recalling approximately 2.9 million vehicles across multiple series (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, X3, X4, X5) because the exhaust gas recirculation cooler can leak over time, creating a potential fire risk. The affected vehicles were distributed in the United Kingdom. BMW will replace the faulty cooler with an improved version.

Recalling firm
BMW
Product
Vehicles: BMW 2 SERIES, BMW X3, BMW 5 SERIES, BMW 3 SERIES, BMW 4 SERIES, BMW X5, BMW 1 SERIES, BMW X4, BMW 7 SERIES. Units affected: 2,918,438
Reason
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk. Remedy: The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2018-11-05
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b601387e-b13e-42cb-94ec-dc99a6e9ee43