BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, 2 Series Active And 19 More Recall R/2022/255: Undetected EGR System Leaks May Cause Thermal Activity In The Intake Manifold, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Aug 2022
- Launched
- 322,745
- vehicles in the UK
- 0013440300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 1 Series, 2 Series, 2 Series Active and 19 more vehicles built between 4 December 2013 and 28 October 2021. Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold. The recall notice describes the fix as: the engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold Defect: Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold. Remedy: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
1 Series, 2 Series, 2 Series Active and 19 more built between 4 December 2013 and 28 October 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 322,745 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 0013440300 or the DVSA reference R/2022/255. 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/2022/206 on 1 Aug 2022, for the exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident. The one launched after it was R/2022/256 on 22 Aug 2022, for undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/255, launched 22 August 2022. 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.