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P0402: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected
on 2018 BMW X5
Fix Cost
$50 - $350
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
3/5
1-3 hours
DIY Possible?
✅ Yes
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Your Vehicle
2018 BMW
X5
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Important for 2018 BMW X5 Owners
Before starting repairs, verify which engine your 2018 BMW X5 has. Check your VIN or engine code to ensure you order the correct parts.
📖 What Does P0402 Mean on 2018 BMW X5?
The EGR system is flowing too much exhaust gas back into the intake, causing performance issues.
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Symptoms
- • Rough idle
- • stalling
- • poor acceleration
- • black smoke from exhaust
- • knocking
- • check engine light.
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Common Causes
- • EGR valve stuck open
- • faulty EGR valve position sensor
- • vacuum leaks causing excessive EGR flow
- • carbon buildup preventing valve closure.
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How to Fix P0402 on 2018 BMW X5
Replace EGR valve, clean EGR valve and passages, repair vacuum system, replace EGR position sensor.
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Related Diagnostic Codes
Other codes that may appear with P0402
P0400
Sequential Code
P0400: Emissions Control System Malfunction
Medium
P0401
Sequential Code
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected
Medium
P0403
Sequential Code
P0403: Emissions Control System Not Operating Within Normal Parameters
Medium
P0404
Sequential Code
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance
Medium
💡 Why These Codes Are Related:
- • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
- • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
- • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
- • Same System: Components within the same automotive system