BMW X3 and X4 fuel filler pipe can leak
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak means a fire risk, which is serious; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, and BMW reports all affected vehicles have already been repaired — but confirm yours was.
What's wrong, in plain English
The pipe you pour gas down connects to the fuel tank through a welded valve. On these vehicles that weld can fail, letting the pipe come loose from the tank and gasoline leak out. Spilled fuel near anything hot can start a fire. BMW replaces the whole fuel tank at no cost. BMW says it already reached every owner by phone and that all of these repairs have been completed, so no letters are being mailed.
What you should do
2. If it is open, contact your BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. Have the fuel tank replaced — there is no charge to you.
Affected vehicles (2)
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 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.
- Safety risk
- Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. 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.