CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
A weld on the inlet check valve of the fuel tank can fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank. When this happens, fuel can leak through the failed weld, which raises the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected vehicle, the repair is free. Dealers will replace the fuel tank at no charge. Owners were also contacted by telephone, and the notice states that all repairs have been completed to date and that no further owner notification letters will be sent. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions. To find out whether your vehicle has any open recalls, check your VIN with BMW or the NHTSA recall lookup tool.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X3 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| BMW X4 | 2021 |