Bmw recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-series and 5-series gran turismo passenger vehicles manufactured from january 12 through july 1, 2010. The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.
What could happen
If this occurs, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster would display a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank. As a result, if the tank became empty, the vehicle could stall increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 18, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 5 Series 2010–2011
- Bmw 5-Series Gran Turismo 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V331000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 22, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 18, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,080
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 12, 2010 to Jul 1, 2010
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 17, 2016
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 10, 2012
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 20, 2011
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Power train Dec 6, 2023
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 20, 2023
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 2, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.