Vehicle recall 22V614000 · August 10, 2022
2018 BMW 540d
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- A melting intake manifold increases the risk of fire.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V614000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2022
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- December 30, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 298
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Vehicles covered
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