BMW Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak Fuel
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak near a spark or other ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V513000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On these BMW vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine. Over time, this can cause the fuel pump flange to crack. A cracked flange can allow fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair, 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 19V513000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
- Safety risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. 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.