BMW X5 High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
high How serious is it? About this label
A failed fuel pump can cause the engine to stall while you are driving, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V586000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 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
On some BMW diesel models, including the X5 xDrive35d, the high-pressure fuel pump that delivers fuel to the engine may fail.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, to schedule the repair.
3. The repair — replacing the high-pressure fuel pump — 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 21V586000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
- Safety risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. 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.