BMW — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-10-28

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

BMW EGR module, manufacturing defect causes bypass flap bolt to be improperly tightened

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-28
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	BMW AG
Models affected	BMW X5 xDrive 35d, BMW X6 xDrive35d, BMW X7 xDrive40d, BMW 740d xDrive
Units affected	1042
Defect	Due to a manufacturing defect in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module, the bypass flap bolt on the EGR module is not properly tightened. As a result, the bolt may loosen, and exhaust gas may leak from the device.
Component	Engine (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Module)
Remedy	For all vehicles, inspect for traces of soot around the bypass flap bolt of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module. If soot is present, replace the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module; if not, retighten the bolt.
Recall number	外-3887
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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