Coolant leak inside egr module may cause fire
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. an interim owner notification letter was mailed on january 18, 2022. the remedy is expected to be available in june 2022. owner notification letters were mailed on july 6, 2022. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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FAQ: Recall 21V907000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V907000?
NHTSA recall 21V907000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on November 19, 2021. It addresses: Coolant leak inside egr module may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 50,404 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V907000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.