Vehicle recall 24V588000 · August 8, 2024
2018 BMW 540d
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…
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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
- 24V588000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 2024
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- October 7, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Vehicles covered
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