Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate and possibly larger amount of fuel than is actually available.
What could happen
An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will secure the in-tank fuel line to keep the fuel line from contacting the fuel level sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw M5 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V473000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 17, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 14, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,645
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 16, 2018 to Jun 25, 2018
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Bmw recall: Back over prevention Sep 30, 2020
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2019
- Bmw / Rolls-Royce / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Sep 27, 2019
- Bmw recall: Engine Jul 3, 2019
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.