[BobbyGrant]

I have my 2016 X1 booked in for main dealer service next month (4 year service).
They advise I have an outstanding recall on the EGR and will need to leave the car with them all day.

Anyonwe know what this is about and why BMW haven't contacted me about it before now?

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by BobbyGrant

Anyonwe know what this is about and why BMW haven't contacted me about it before now?

There could be a variety of reasons, so anyone giving you an answer is only guessing. You should be asking BMW UK because it is safety-critical.

[BobbyGrant]

Cheers but thinking more that others on here may have had the same recall?

[iceman7]

Quite a few owners in Greece had the recall done.
Bear in mind that it requires some ECU update, too so any tuning or coding will be lost!

[BobbyGrant]

Thankfully I haven't went down the coding or tuning route yet!

[dianebrat]

Originally Posted by Peter_R

You should be asking BMW UK because it is safety-critical.

In most cases an EGR system recall is related to emissions, the EGR system isn't safety related or critical.

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by dianebrat

the EGR system isn't safety related or critical.

You are incorrect!
The recall is for safety, so, it is safety-critical. See...
https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/10...ver-fire-risk/

BMW is extending its recall of diesel cars, after it was found that faulty parts could lead to a potential fire risk. In 2018, BMW originally recalled 268,000 UK diesel cars after it was found that glycol leakage from the engine’s exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could result in burning soot deposits when combined with the high temperatures inside the EGR system. Now, this recall has been extended to a further 27,000 vehicles in the UK.

Also...
https://inews.co.uk/essentials/lifes...-models-353168
BMW has confirmed that is has extended a recall of cars affected by a potential fire risk.

The German car maker initially recalled almost 300,000 diesel models in the UK in 2018 but has said that a further 27,000 cars are now being recalled to check for a potential fault.

The fault relates to the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler, which helps cut NOx emissions. Leakage of glycol from the EGR cooler can combine with soot deposits in the EGR module and lead to the melting of the intake manifold and, in rare cases, result in fire.

More....
https://www.motoringresearch.com/car...call-expanded/

For X1 UK owners on this forum. The Original Poster is from the UK and asked the question.
BMW X1 (s20d, x25d), manufactured between May 2011 and April 2015.

[greddyuk]

i just picked up my X1 25E hybrid last week. Today i had a call from BMW that they need to recall my car for checks. Will last for 2 weeks apparently.

[BMW-X1MAN]

I took mine today, they confirmed there is no need to replace the EGR and its safe to drive. There are some specific models that require replacing. It was good to get the car jet washed for free though

[BobbyGrant]

Well had my car in today for its service and EGR recall work.

They showed me that before they started the work there was an error logged on the EGR so they managed to replace it (outwith warranty) and charge it to BMW!

That was a bonus!

[Budgie]

Hi all

Had my Egr replaced, nothing logged but they said to me something like it’s a cooler for the egr ? Might of miss heard but sure that’s what they said. No paperwork supplied or I would of showed you what it was, all warranty

[Tally100]

BMW-X1MAN

Last time my X1 went in for Service and washed by dealer it came out with more scratches than when it went in, cowboys. 2 days in the dealers paint shop been polished out.

Never let a dealer wash your car

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by Tally100

BMW-X1MAN

Last time my X1 went in for Service and washed by dealer it came out with more scratches than when it went in, cowboys. 2 days in the dealers paint shop been polished out.

Never let a dealer wash your car

I have a "Do not wash this car" sign in my car, that I put on the dashboard and the front seats when my car goes into any dealer.

By the way, what is the dealer's name?