Transport CanadaCritical
2018 BMW 3 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2025560
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, you may notice the following symptoms: a warning symbol in the instrument cluster displaying a loss of coolant, reduced engine power, an unpleasant exhaust odour, an unusual noise from the engine and/or smoke from the engine compartment. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2021-711.
Safety Risk
A cracked EGR cooler could create the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the EGR cooler. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the intake manifold.
44 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 11 82 25RCUpdated June 10, 2026