BMW M5 Fuel Gauge May Show Incorrect Level
high How serious is it? About this label
An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V473000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2018 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The fuel level sensor inside the fuel tank may get stuck against a fuel line. When this happens, the fuel gauge can show an inaccurate reading, possibly showing more fuel than is actually in the tank.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V473000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Incorrect Gauge Readings · all 5 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate and possibly larger amount of fuel than is actually available.
- Safety risk
- An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will secure the in-tank fuel line to keep the fuel line from contacting the fuel level sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.