Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 11,216
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-07-29
- Owners notified
- 2022-01-14
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Safety risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.