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SevereNHTSA·16V746000·Announced 2016-10-17

BMW Recalls 136,188 Vehicles for Fuel Pump Wire Contact Defect

BMW is recalling 136,188 vehicles from 2007-2012 due to a fuel pump defect that may cause a fuel leak or engine stall.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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) that can result in a fuel leak and engine stall, 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 136,188 model year 2007-2012 vehicles, including the X5, X6, 5-Series, and 6-Series models. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.

The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. The recall began in February 2017. 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 X5, 535I, 528I, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
136,188

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 (10)

  • X5
  • 535I
  • 528I
  • 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
  • 640I
  • 550I
  • 650I
  • X6
  • X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC
  • 535I ACTIVEHYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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