BMW 7 Series Recall R/2017/224: Oil Cooler May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 71
- vehicles in the UK
- 0017780100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 7 Series vehicles built between 10 May 2016 and 1 June 2017. The engine oil cooler feed pipe may disconnect and leak oil. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace engine cooler pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine oil cooler feed pipe may disconnect and leak oil. This may reach the front brakes and affect the braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL COOLER MAY LEAK Defect: The engine oil cooler feed pipe may disconnect and leak oil. This may reach the front brakes and affect the braking efficiency. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace engine cooler pipe.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: oil cooler may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace engine cooler pipe.
Are You Affected?
7 Series built between 10 May 2016 and 1 June 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 71 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0017780100 or the DVSA reference R/2017/224. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2017/193 on 20 Jun 2017, for brake switch may be activated permanently. The one launched after it was R/2017/244 on 1 Sep 2017, for front seat fixing mechanism may be insecure. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/224, launched 7 July 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.