2021 BMW X3 and BMW X4 recall: tank assembly
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 24, 2021. It covers about 17 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17
- reported
- Mar 24, 2021
- owners notified
- May 10, 2021
- related complaints
- 6
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.
- Risk
- Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V199000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 21V199000
Is there a recall on the 2021 BMW X3 and BMW X4 tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 21V199000, reported on March 24, 2021, covers about 17 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V199000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. 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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