BMW 540D: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Date

Aug. 8, 2024

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 540D (2018)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 540d xDrive vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-614. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

Potentially affected

15

What can happen

An EGR valve with smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increases the risk of an engine fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the EGR module and the intake manifold as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 7, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

EGR Module · EGR Module · 8570655

Recall number

24V588000

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Related recalls

• Related recall: BMW 540D: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (Aug. 10, 2022)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.