Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 x5 savs vehicles with 6-cylinder engines manufactured from november 1, 2007 through august 31, 2008. Due to a manufacturing process fault, the fuel pump was not produced to specifications. Under specific vehicle operating conditions, the fuel pump's commutator could experience an increase in wear.
What could happen
This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the in-tank fuel pump free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X5 2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V518000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 26, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jan 11, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 20,750
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2007 to Aug 31, 2008
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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 .
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- Bmw recall: Electrical system Sep 25, 2025
- Bmw recall: Visibility Aug 27, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 2, 2024
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.