NHTSA Recall 25V700000: Fuel system, diesel and exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 112 vehicles. It affects 2018 BMW 328D.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V700000 |
|---|---|
| Components | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 15, 2025 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 328D SportsWagon, 328D xDrive SportsWagon, 328D xDrive, and 328D diesel 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.
Safety risk
Smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler, inspect and replace the intake manifold, if necessary, and clean the EGR pipe connecting the cooler to the manifold, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 5, 2025. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V907.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V700000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 328D | 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.