NHTSA recall 21V-199: Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported March 24, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

21V-199
March 24, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety 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 details

NHTSA campaign number21V199000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateMarch 24, 2021
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 BMW X310 recalls total2021 BMW X47 recalls total

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