Vehicle recall R/2023/172

BMW 2 Series and BMW X1 recall: On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur

DVSA recall R/2023/172 names the BMW 2 Series and BMW X1. It was launched 19 June 2023. It covers vehicles built 20 August 2014 to 1 March 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/172
Launched: 19 June 2023
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: BMW - 0011020700
Vehicles: 4,923 across the whole recall

What can go 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.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 4,923.
Model	Built
BMW 2 Series (2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER)	20 August 2014 to 26 February 2018
BMW 2 Series (2 SERIES GRAN TOURER)	24 February 2015 to 1 March 2018
BMW X1	30 January 2018

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2023/127 In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the C-pillar interior trim panels. 1 May 2023, BMW X1, BMW 2 Series
R/2023/071 On certain vehicles the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit may have an incorrect setting applied to it. 20 March 2023, BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series, BMW M4 and others
R/2023/016 A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture. 24 January 2023, BMW 4 Series, BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series and others
R/2022/340 One or both of the front panoramic sunroof drain tubes may be cracked this could result in water entering the interior of the vehicle. The wiring harness and body control unit (BCP) can be exposed to water and damaged. 28 November 2022, BMW X1
R/2022/282 In the event of a restraint system fault the airbag warning light or warning message is not displayed to the driver due to a software error 5 October 2022, BMW iX, BMW 2 Series
R/2022/280 The high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications 3 October 2022, BMW X1

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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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