2022 BMW X3 Fuel Rail Defect May Cause Engine Fire
BMW is recalling 2022 X3 xDrive30i vehicles because the high-pressure fuel rail may crack and cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the fuel rail free of charge.
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: The recall addresses a fuel injection system defect with potential for fire in the engine compartment. No accidents, injuries, or property damage are reported. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been realized, placing it in the High severity category.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022 X3 xDrive30i vehicles due to a defect in the high-pressure fuel rail. The fuel rail may crack over time, causing a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire. This defect affects approximately 5 vehicles.
To remedy this defect, BMW dealers will replace the affected high-pressure fuel rail at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 19, 2022. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule service, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 for additional information about this recall (campaign number 22V513000).
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW 228I, X1, X3
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 5
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 (3)
- 228I
- X1
- X3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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