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NHTSA Recall 17V377000: Engine and engine cooling

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 206 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 BMW M760LI.

206
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (August 11)
NHTSA campaign17V377000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedJune 14, 2017
Owner notificationAugust 11, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, causing an oil leak in the engine compartment.

Safety risk

If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler line, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-240.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V377000

Make and modelModel years
BMW M760LI2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.