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BMW Korea BMW 740d xDrive, X5 xDrive30d, X5 xDrive40d, X6 xDrive30d M Sport, X6 xDrive40d, X7 xDrive40d — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-11-27

BMW 740d, X5, X6, X7 vehicles for loose EGR cooler bypass flap cover screws, causing noise/odor

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-27
Manufacturer	BMW Korea
Models affected	BMW 740d xDrive, X5 xDrive30d, X5 xDrive40d, X6 xDrive30d M Sport, X6 xDrive40d, X7 xDrive40d
Units affected	2068
Defect	If the screws of the bypass flap cover of the EGR cooler loosen or detach, noise and an unpleasant odor may occur, and in some cases, surrounding parts (engine cover, rail pressure sensor, etc.) may be damaged. If the rail pressure sensor is damaged, an engine warning light and warning message will be displayed, and the vehicle will switch to a safe mode. However, in very rare cases, there is a possibility of fire in the engine compartment, leading to this recall.
Component	Engine (power generating unit), other
Remedy	Retighten the fixing screws of the bypass flap cover of the EGR cooler, and replace the EGR module if there are traces of soot.
Recall number	5498
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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