CanadaCertain 2018 BMW 3 Series vehicles in Canada are affected; you may notice a warning symbol in the instrument cluster indicating loss of coolant, reduced engine power, an unpleasant exhaust odour, an unusual noise from the engine and/or smoke from the engine compartment. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak, which could create the risk of an engine fire. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to replace the EGR cooler; the dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the intake manifold.
How to identify it
2018 BMW 3 SERIES
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, you may notice the following symptoms: a warning symbol in the instrument cluster displaying a loss of coolant, reduced engine power, an unpleasant exhaust odour, an unusual noise from the engine and/or smoke from the engine compartment.
Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2021-711.
A cracked EGR cooler could create the risk of an engine fire.
What to do
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the EGR cooler. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the intake manifold.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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