Vehicle recall R/2021/213

BMW 6 Series and others recall: The exhaust gas recirculation module could leak over time

DVSA recall R/2021/213 names the BMW 6 Series, BMW 4 Series, BMW X3, BMW 3 Series, BMW X6, BMW X4 and 1 more BMW models. It was launched 14 June 2021. It covers vehicles built 10 March 2017 to 1 October 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/213
Launched: 14 June 2021
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0011130600
Vehicles: 18,330 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time and cause thermal incident.

The fix

The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 18,330.
Model	Built
BMW 3 Series (3 SERIES GT)	24 April 2017 to 10 April 2018
BMW 3 Series (3 SERIES SALOON)	17 March 2017 to 28 September 2018
BMW 3 Series (3 SERIES TOURING)	10 March 2017 to 1 October 2018
BMW 4 Series (4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE)	21 March 2017 to 25 September 2018
BMW 4 Series (4 SERIES COUPE)	20 March 2017 to 28 September 2018
BMW 4 Series (4 SERIES GRAN COUPE)	20 March 2017 to 24 September 2018
BMW 6 Series (6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE)	14 June 2017 to 16 April 2018
BMW 6 Series (6 SERIES COUPE)	21 March 2017 to 23 October 2017
BMW 6 Series (6 SERIES GRAN COUPE)	27 March 2017 to 27 April 2018
BMW X3	1 April 2017 to 22 August 2017
BMW X4	3 April 2017 to 2 March 2018
BMW X5	18 April 2017 to 27 June 2018
BMW X6	29 April 2017 to 22 August 2018

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/227 The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable 21 June 2021, BMW X5
R/2021/168 The screw connection of the front seat belt buckle assembly to the seat frame may not be tightened properly 17 May 2021, BMW M3, BMW 3 Series
R/2021/268 Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft 13 July 2021, BMW 3 Series
R/2021/267 The brake pedal shaft could become detached from the pedal controls bearing mount 13 July 2021, BMW X5
R/2021/156 Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side 27 April 2021, BMW X7, BMW X5
R/2021/288 The tandam vacuum/oil pump may fail 9 August 2021, BMW 3 Series

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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