BMW X1, X3 and 228i fuel rail can crack
critical How serious is it? About this label
Serious: a fuel leak near a hot engine can lead to a fire, so get this done right away, and if you smell gasoline, stop driving and call BMW.
What's wrong, in plain English
A part that feeds gasoline to the engine under high pressure, called the fuel rail, can crack on these BMWs. If it cracks, gasoline can leak out inside the engine compartment. That area gets very hot and holds electrical parts, so leaking fuel there can start a fire. You might notice a strong gas smell or a fuel stain near the front of the car. A dealer replaces the fuel rail with a new one at no cost.
What you should do
1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is included. 2. Call your BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 and make an appointment as soon as possible. 3. Have the high-pressure fuel rail replaced; the repair is free.
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:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
- Safety risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 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.