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2007-2012 BMW 528I, BMW 535I and others recall: fuel pump

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 17, 2016. It covers about 136,188 vehicles.

vehicles affected
136,188
reported
Oct 17, 2016
owners notified
Feb 8, 2017
related complaints
335

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Risk
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 increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 16V746000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 335 complaints about fuel system problems.

2011 BMW 528I2012 BMW 528I2011 BMW 535I2012 BMW 535I2012 BMW 535i Activehybrid2011 BMW 550I2012 BMW 550I2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo2012 BMW 640I2012 BMW 650I2008 BMW X5

Questions about recall 16V746000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 BMW 528I, BMW 535I and others fuel pump?

Yes. Recall 16V746000, reported on October 17, 2016, covers about 136,188 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V746000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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