NHTSA Recall 18V755000: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 44,368 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the BMW 328D.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V755000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › EMISSION CONTROL › GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) |
| Report received | October 25, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 13, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Safety risk
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. 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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V755000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 328D | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW 535D | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 740LD | 2015 |
| BMW X3 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW X5 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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.