BMW recalls 2017 X3 diesel models with potential fire risk from melting intake manifold. Owners must have EGR cooler and intake manifold replaced free by dealers by June 2022.
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
BMW is recalling certain 2017 X3 diesel models due to a risk of fire from a melting intake manifold. This issue could cause serious injury if the vehicle is not properly maintained. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225615-bmw-x3-2017-recall-fuel-system-diesel-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225615-bmw-x3-2017-recall-fuel-system-diesel-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V907000
“BMW X3 (2017) Recall: Fuel System Diesel Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225615-bmw-x3-2017-recall-fuel-system-diesel-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V907000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V907000).
The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot. This mixture can create smoldering particles that melt the intake manifold, potentially starting a fire.
Owners of 2017 BMW X3 diesel models with specific EGR systems are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk of fire if the intake manifold melts.
Check if your 2017 X3 diesel model has an EGR module with an integrated cooler. The recall covers specific model years and trim levels listed in the official notice.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a replacement of the EGR cooler and intake manifold.
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary at no cost.
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Yes, vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall.
The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022.
Check if your 2017 X3 diesel model has an EGR module with an integrated cooler as listed in the official recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V907000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 21V907000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
