The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V331000·Announced 2010-07-22

BMW Recalls 2010-2011 5-Series Vehicles for Fuel Gauge Defect

BMW is recalling 2010-2011 5-Series and 5-Series Gran Turismo vehicles because a fuel level sensor can become wedged, causing the fuel gauge to display inaccurate readings and increasing the risk of stalling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the vehicle could stall and increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-Series and 5-Series Gran Turismo passenger vehicles manufactured between January 12 and July 1, 2010. The recall involves a defect in the fuel level sensor located within the fuel tank, which can become wedged against the tank.

If the sensor becomes wedged, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may display a larger amount of fuel than is actually present in the tank. If the tank becomes empty while the gauge indicates otherwise, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on October 18, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 5 SERIES
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
6,080

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
  • 5 SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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