KNOWN FAULT · BMW

Coolant leak in the EGR cooler of the diesels (BMW recall)

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Engine / equipment: BMW N47 and N57 diesels built between September 2012 and June 2017
Period mentioned: Built from September 2012 to June 2017
Symptoms: The coolant level drops with no visible leak; over time deposits may build up in the EGR module.
Possible cause described: According to BMW, over time the EGR cooler can leak coolant internally. That coolant mixes with the soot and, with the heat of the EGR module, can form flammable deposits. BMW ran a recall in 2018 to replace the part.
Check for the garage: Ask a dealer with the VIN whether the EGR cooler recall is outstanding; if coolant is going down, have the EGR cooler checked for leaks.
Cost cited in the source: Free if the recall is outstanding on your VIN; otherwise ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free if the recall is outstanding on your VIN; otherwise ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Ask a dealer with the VIN whether the EGR cooler recall is outstanding; if coolant is going down, have the EGR cooler checked for leaks.

What are the symptoms?

The coolant level drops with no visible leak; over time deposits may build up in the EGR module.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: BMW
Engine / equipment: BMW N47 and N57 diesels built between September 2012 and June 2017
Period mentioned: Built from September 2012 to June 2017

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