BMW 3 Series, 3 Series GT, 3 Series Touring And 8 More Recall R/2021/213: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Module Could Leak Over Time, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 18,330
- vehicles in the UK
- 0011130600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 3 Series, 3 Series GT, 3 Series Touring and 8 more vehicles built between 10 March 2017 and 1 October 2018. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time,and cause thermal incident. 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
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time,and cause thermal incident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME Defect: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident. 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 module 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?
3 Series, 3 Series GT, 3 Series Touring and 8 more built between 10 March 2017 and 1 October 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 18,330 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 0011130600 or the DVSA reference R/2021/213. 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/2021/217 on 11 Jun 2021, for the roof lining stiffening plates may not be bonded correctly. The one launched after it was R/2021/227 on 21 Jun 2021, for the reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/213, launched 14 June 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.