BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series And 9 More Recall R/2018/341: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Module Cooler Could Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 225,449
- vehicles in the UK
- 0011970400 0011420500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 9 more vehicles built between 5 August 2010 and 17 June 2017. The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk. The dealer will replace the EGR cooler on all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK Defect: The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk Remedy: A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the EGR cooler on all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 9 more built between 5 August 2010 and 17 June 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 225,449 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 0011970400 0011420500 or the DVSA reference R/2018/341. 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/2018/258 on 5 Nov 2018, for exhaust gas recirculation cooler could potentially leak over time. The one launched after it was R/2018/362 on 14 Dec 2018, for the screw at the bottom steering spindle connection may be incorrectly tightened. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/341, launched 7 December 2018. 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.