What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021711
- Recall date
- 19 November 2021
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- X5, 5 Series, 3 Series, X3, 7 Series
- Model years
- 2014 to 2018
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 12,702
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn 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. rnNote: This recall replaces Transport Canada Recall no. 2018-587. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA cracked EGR cooler could create the risk of an engine fire. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the EGR cooler. The dealer will also inspect the intake manifold, and replace it, if necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021711.