2023 UPDATE:
Remedy should be available for all VIN numbers affected starting 3/1/2023. Confirmed this with my SA
This just landed in my mailbox.Looks like we got round two of the EGR issues:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/202...1V907-9336.pdf
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21v907
November 19, 2021 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000
Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected 50,404
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV 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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. 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.