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BMW X5 Recall 21V586: Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving

NHTSA campaign 21V586, reported July 29, 2021, 11,216 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The high-pressure fuel pump in these diesel vehicles may fail. If it does, the engine can stall while you are driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized BMW dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. If you have not received one, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V586BMW of North America, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

BMW 328d20142015201620172018
BMW 535d201420152016
BMW 740LD2015
BMW X3201520162017
BMW X520142015201620172018