BMW Mini, Mini 3 DR Hatch, Mini 5 DR Hatch And 1 More Recall R/2023/174: On Some Diesel Vehicles Glycol Leakage From The EGR-Cooler May Occur. In Very Rare Cases…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 30,812
- vehicles in the UK
- MINI - 0011040700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled Mini, Mini 3 DR Hatch, Mini 5 DR Hatch and 1 more vehicles built between 24 April 2013 and 31 October 2017. On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. The dealer will replace the EGR cooler with an optimised component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire. Defect: On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire. Remedy: Initial warning letter with advice to be sent with follow up Letter to call in vehicles for rectification work to be carried out on the affected vehicles once parts are available. The EGR cooler will be replaced with an optimised component.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the EGR cooler with an optimised component.
Are You Affected?
Mini, Mini 3 DR Hatch, Mini 5 DR Hatch and 1 more built between 24 April 2013 and 31 October 2017 may be included. BMW estimates 30,812 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.
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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 MINI - 0011040700 or the DVSA reference R/2023/174. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniThe high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications | Urgent | R/2022/281 | |
| Mini, Mini Clubman, Mini CountrymanUndetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold | Urgent | R/2022/256 | |
| MiniStatic electricity may accumulate in the fuel filler tube | Low | R/2021/294 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series, Mini, Mini Clubman and 2 moreThe exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak over time | Low | R/2020/179 | |
| I3, Mini, X1The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection | Urgent | R/2020/162 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2023/172 on 19 Jun 2023, for on some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases…. The one launched after it was R/2023/233 on 31 Jul 2023, for on affected vehicles the bolted connection to the starter-generator may not have been…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/174, launched 19 June 2023. 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.