The 2015 BMW 740LD has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk tied to the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module, where a failing cooler can cause the intake manifold to melt and potentially ignite.
The EGR issue affects the diesel engine's emissions system: when the integrated cooler in the EGR module fails, heat builds up and can melt the plastic intake manifold, creating conditions where a fire can start in the engine bay. The third recall covers the high-pressure fuel pump, which can fail without warning and cut fuel delivery to the engine, causing a stall at speed and raising the risk of a crash with other traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust gas recirculation cooler can leak internally, allowing coolant to mix with engine soot and create smoldering particles that may melt the intake manifold.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it if needed, at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-pressure fuel pump may fail, potentially causing the engine to lose fuel pressure and stop running.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The EGR cooler can leak internally, allowing coolant to mix with diesel soot. High temperatures may cause these particles to smolder and damage the intake manifold.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler. If leakage already occurred, the intake manifold will also be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
