BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series And 6 More Recall R/2021/037: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Could Leak Over Time, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 63,888
- vehicles in the UK
- 0011880500 0011890500
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 6 more vehicles built between 31 March 2014 and 25 April 2019. Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits. The recall notice describes the fix as: the EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME Defect: Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits. Remedy: The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 6 more built between 31 March 2014 and 25 April 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 63,888 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 0011880500 0011890500 or the DVSA reference R/2021/037. 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/2021/015 on 25 Jan 2021, for the battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured…. The one launched after it was R/2021/067 on 19 Feb 2021, for some 22 continental tyres were produced out of specification. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/037, launched 9 February 2021. 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.