More than 24,000 BMW and Mini vehicles recalled for fire risk

BMW Australia is recalling more than 24,000 vehicles across a raft of its model lines – including some under the Mini brand – as they pose a fire risk.

“Due to a manufacturing defect, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may develop an internal coolant leak,” the company says in its recall notice.

“If this occurs, the leaking coolant and recirculated exhaust gas may combine, which may result in a reduction of engine power and potentially a fire while driving.

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“A reduction of engine power whilst driving and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and/or damage to property.”

The recall affects 24,122 vehicles produced between 2010 and 2022. The model lines affected by this recall are as follows, with their series code in brackets:

• 1 Series (F2x)
• 2 Series (F2x, F45)
• 3 Series (F3x)
• 4 Series (F3x)
• 5 Series (F0x, F1x, G3x)
• 6 Series (F0x, F1x)
• 7 Series (F0x, G1x)
• X1 (F48)
• X2 (F39)
• X3 (F2x, G0x)
• X4 (F2x, G0x)
• X5 (F1x, G0x)
• X6 (F1x, G0x)

Also affected are the Mini Cooper (F5x) and Mini Countryman (F6x).

• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
• The original recall notice is attached here

If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to immediately schedule an appointment with an authorised BMW dealership to have the EGR cooler replaced, free of charge.

If you have any further questions, you can contact the BMW Australia Recall Hotline on 1800 243 675.

This recall comes less than a month after 16,000 BMW vehicles produced between 2020 and 2023 were recalled due to a potentially defective starter motor solenoid switch that may cause a short circuit and in turn lead to a vehicle fire.

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