Safety Recall 22V-614 – Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler – 2018 BMW 5 Series

August 10, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V614000

Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V614

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 298

 

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.

 

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.

 

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SIB 11 02 22
2022-10-17

RECALL 22V-614: EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B11 11 21 dated August 2022.

 

What’s New:

  • All necessary information to perform repairs for this recall (Correction, Procedure, Parts, Claim) is now available

 

Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.

 

MODEL

E-SeriesModel DescriptionProduction Date Engine
G305 Series SedanOctober 9, 2017 – June 25, 2018B57O

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Affected vehicles which require this Recall to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA NEXT or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.

 

SITUATION

BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective August 11, 2022) on certain Model Year 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles with a 6-cylinder (“B57O”) diesel engine that were produced between October 9, 2017 and June 25, 2018.

Please note that similar recalls were conducted in 2021 and 2018.  This new recall affects the remaining diesel engine model subject to the EGR Cooler recall.

Over time, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system’s cooler could internally leak cooling fluid. If the fluid combines with diesel engine soot particles, this could damage the engine intake manifold, and increase the risk of a fire.

 

CORRECTION

Replace the EGR cooler and clean the EGR intake pipe

Perform an air intake system integrity test through ISTA and based off the results of the test plan, replace the intake manifold (if test failed)

Register the new EGR cooler through ISTA

 

PROCEDURE

See attachment B11 02 22 Replace EGR Cooler.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Only use and invoice the part numbers below that apply.

Part NumberDescriptionQuantity
11 71 8 570 655Exhaust gas cooler high temperature1
11 62 8 576 287Metal seal for exhaust-gas recirculation cooler1
11 71 2 249 909Torx screw for exhaust-gas recirculation cooler2
11 61 8 579 881Metal gasket1
07 14 9 390 155Hex bolt with washer (M8x28-10.9-ZNS3)2
51 71 6 966 566Hexagon screw with flange (M10x45)2
07 12 9 905 423Torx screw with bush for exhaust-gas recirculation cooler3
13 71 8 473 144O-ring (on clean air pipe)1
11 12 8 598 599O-ring (on the cylinder head cover)1
13 71 8 652 852O-ring (on clean air pipe)1

 

Sublet – Bulk Part Numbers

Part NumberDescriptionQuantity
82 14 1467704BMW Antifreeze/Coolant (G30 – 1.5 gallon, concentrate)Supported Sublet up to $60 as needed

 

Intake manifold (if required)

Part NumberDescriptionQuantity
11 61 8 477 030Intake pipe with air flap control1
13 62 8 637 896Boost pressure sensor1

 

Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed according to the ISTA repair instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog, or other approved BMW resources, according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Recall repair Defect Code listed in this bulletin.

 


Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler
Safety Recall 22V-614
Model Year 2018
BMW 540d xDrive
Diesel Engines (6-cyl. – B57O)
Last updated:  August 10, 2022

 

Q1. Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall?

Certain Model Year 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles with a 6-cylinder (“B57O”) diesel engine in the US are potentially affected.

 

Q2. What is the specific issue?

The issue involves the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system which contains an integrated cooling component (“Cooler”).  Over time, a leak of cooling fluid (glycol), could develop in the EGR Cooler.

 

Q3. What can happen as a result of this issue?

If cooling fluid leaks in the EGR Cooler, and combines with typical diesel engine soot deposits while the temperature is high (which is normal), this could create smoldering particles.  In very rare cases, these particles could contact the engine intake manifold and cause damage by creating small holes in the manifold due to melting.  In extremely rare cases, due to the holes in the manifold, this could increase the risk of a fire.  If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.

 

Q4. Are BMW Group models, which are not Diesel, affected?  Why not?

No.  They are not affected because they have a different engine design.

 

Q5. How did BMW Group become aware of this issue?

BMW Group became aware of this issue through its quality control procedures.

 

Q6. Can I determine if this issue exists in my vehicle? 

While it’s highly unlikely that this issue will occur, if your vehicle has an unpleasant odor, i.e., an odor of exhaust gas and you hear an unusual noise from the engine compartment, your vehicle may be experiencing this issue.  In rare cases, you may see smoke from the engine.

 

Q7. What should I do if I notice this condition in my vehicle?

If this condition occurs, pull off the road to a safe location away from traffic, and switch off the engine.  Do not open the hood.  All occupants should carefully exit the vehicle and move to a safe location away from traffic.  Do not continue to drive your vehicle.

Contact BMW Roadside Assistance at 1-800-332-4269 immediately to have your vehicle brought to the nearest authorized BMW center. You may be responsible to pay for the tow if you no longer have coverage and reimbursement will be considered should the issue be confirmed to be related to this recall.

 

Q8. Can I continue to drive my vehicle (before I get my vehicle repaired)?

Yes.  The likelihood of this issue occurring to your vehicle is extremely low.  However, when you receive a letter asking you to have this Safety Recall performed by an authorized BMW center, please do so as soon as possible.

 

Q9. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall?

Owners of potentially affected vehicles will receive a letter in October via First Class mail advising them of this Safety Recall.  When parts become available, they will receive another letter, requesting they schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center as soon as possible to have this Safety Recall performed.  For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.

To ensure BMW has your recent contact and vehicle information, owners should visit bmwusa.com/recall and click on “Manage recall notices and contact information”.

 

Q10. How will my vehicle be repaired?

The EGR Cooler will be replaced with an improved version.  If it is determined that the EGR Cooler has leaked, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced.

 

Q11. How long will the repair take?

The repair will be performed for free, and could take up to several hours to perform.

 

Q12. Do I have to wait for my letter to have my vehicle serviced?

Yes.  We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall campaign to ensure that the necessary parts are at the BMW centers.  For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.

 

Q13. I see a reference to the “TREAD Act Customer Reimbursement Plan” in my customer letter. Can you explain what that is about? Am I eligible for reimbursement?

If you have already had this repair performed at your own expense, you may be eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses that you incurred.  Please visit bmwusa.com/recall and click on “Reimbursement for Prior Customer Pay Repairs Related to a Safety Recall (TREAD Act)”.

 


Chronology :

Please refer to BMW’s November 19, 2021 Part 573 report (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-907), and October 25, 2018 Part 573 report (NHTSA Recall ID 18V-755). After implementation of these recalls, the field continued to be monitored for any further actions, if warranted.

The vehicles subject to this 2022 decision have a different design and manufacturer of the EGR cooler than the vehicles subject to 21V-907 and 18V-755. At the time, the field data for the vehicles subject to this 2022 decision indicated that an action was not necessary.

After further worldwide field monitoring, and a comprehensive review of field data, including statistical forecasting, it was indicated that the specific EGR cooler for the vehicles subject to this 2022 decision may not be sufficiently robust over a vehicle’s lifetime. Therefore, BMW has decided to perform a worldwide field action for these specific vehicles, and to also include the US market. As of the 2022 decision, there are still no known incidents in the US.

On August 3, 2022, in an abundance of caution, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall.

BMW has not received any reports, nor is BMW otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
BMW540D2018

 


8 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V614-6498.PDF 214.555KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – SIB re BMW Recall 22V-614: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler

RCMN-22V614-7591.pdf 279.766KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V614-7331.pdf 645.016KB

 


ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-22V614-3428.pdf 812.06KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V614-6977.pdf 248.87KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V614-9591.pdf 609.157KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V614-4268.PDF 211.134KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22V614-3765.PDF 211.239KB

 


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