CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Improper nickel plating on components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail. If the pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, which increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015, and the recall began on July 6, 2015. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls and contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 228i | 2014 |
|---|---|
| BMW 320i | 2014 |
| BMW 320xi | 2014 |
| BMW 328i | 2014 |
| BMW 328xi | 2014 |
| BMW 335i | 2014 |
| BMW 335xi | 2014 |
| BMW 428i | 20142015 |
| BMW 428xi | 20142015 |
| BMW 435i | 20142015 |
| BMW 435xi | 2014 |
| BMW Active Hybrid 3 | 2014 |
| BMW M235I | 2014 |