BMW M5 fuel gauge may read higher than actual
medium How serious is it? About this label
Moderate — the car could stall unexpectedly and raise crash risk, but the notice does not tell owners to stop driving it.
What's wrong, in plain English
On some 2018 BMW M5 cars, the sensor that measures how much gas is in the tank can get stuck against a fuel line inside the tank. When that happens, the fuel gauge can show more gas than you actually have. You could think you still have plenty left and then run out, causing the engine to quit while you are driving. A dealer will secure the fuel line so it cannot touch the sensor, at no cost to you.
What you should do
1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your M5 is included. 2. Call your BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the repair. 3. Have the in-tank fuel line secured — the repair is free.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW fuel system recalls: leaks, fire risk, and gauge faults · all 5 BMW recalls in this area
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.