BMW X1, X3 Fuel Rail May Crack, Leak Fuel
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak inside the engine compartment can catch fire if it reaches an ignition source, which increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V513000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
BMW says the high-pressure fuel rail on certain X1 and X3 vehicles may develop a crack. If the fuel rail cracks, fuel can leak out inside the engine compartment.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule the free fuel rail replacement, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free of charge.
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 22V513000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
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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.