The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V199000·Announced 2021-03-24

2021 BMW X3 and X4 Fuel Tank Weld May Separate, Increasing Fire Risk

BMW is recalling certain 2021 X3 and X4 vehicles due to a fuel tank weld that may fail, allowing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk. All repairs have been completed.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: This is a structural vehicle defect involving fuel tank weld failure that creates a fire risk. No injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported. The defect poses a clear risk of harm but has not resulted in actual injuries, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America is recalling certain 2021 BMW X3 and X4 vehicles with fuel tank defects. The inlet check valve weld on the fuel tank may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the tank.

If the weld fails, fuel may leak through the separation, increasing the risk of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

BMW will replace the affected fuel tanks free of charge. All 17 repairs have been completed. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X3, X4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel Tank
Hazard
Affected units
17

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)

  • X3
  • X4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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