BMW Recalls 2014-2015 Models for Fuel Pump Defect
BMW is recalling 18,054 vehicles due to a fuel pump defect that may cause the vehicle to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump failure) that can cause the vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 vehicles, including the 228i, 328i, 428i, and 435i series. The recall affects 18,054 vehicles in total.
The defect involves improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump, which may result in the fuel pump failing. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015, and the recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW 428I, 435I, 328XI, 328I
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 18,054
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 (13)
- 428I
- 435I
- 328XI
- 328I
- 320XI
- 335I
- 435XI
- 228I
- 320I
- 335XI
- 428XI
- ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- M235I
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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