BMW 540D 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V614000

Make Model Year
BMW 540D 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-30 2022-08-10 2022-08-10

Production Dates: 2018-05-17 - 2018-06-06

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 298

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.