BMW recalls limited 2018 328d batch for EGR coolant leak fire risk
BMW is recalling a small batch of 2018 328d diesels for an EGR coolant leak that could melt intake manifold and cause fire. Free repairs include valve checks.
BMW of North America has announced a recall of a limited batch of 2018 328d diesel models due to a potential fire risk linked to coolant leaking into the exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) module. The scope is small, but the failure mode warrants attention.
If coolant seeps into the EGR valve, it can mix with soot, and under high temperatures this may melt the plastic intake manifold and, in rare cases, lead to a fire. The recall covers 89 sedans and 23 328d Sports Wagon models, spanning both rear-wheel-drive and xDrive all-wheel-drive versions.
The parts were supplied by South Korean company Korens. These cars were mistakenly left out of a 2021 campaign (code 21V-907) that addressed 50,000 vehicles with similar defects, an oversight now being corrected.
As part of the fix, BMW will replace any suspect EGR valves at no cost, inspect the intake manifold and replace it if required, and clean the connecting pipe between the cooler and the manifold. It’s a comprehensive set of steps that targets both the cause and the potential collateral damage.