NHTSA recall 16V746000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 16V746000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Reported | 2016-10-17 |
| Owners notified | 2017-02-08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Units potentially affected | 136188 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2018 quarter 2 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2018-07-27 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 136188 |
| Reported remedied | 70374 (51%) |
| Reported unreachable | 5809 |
| Reported removed | 2715 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2018 quarter 2, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
What can happen
The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. 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.
| 2010 BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO | Built 2009-03-24 to 2011-06-10. |
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| 2011 BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO | Built 2009-03-24 to 2011-06-10. |
| 2011 BMW 528I | Built 2010-07-07 to 2011-06-10. |
| 2012 BMW 528I | Built 2010-07-07 to 2011-06-10. |
| 2011 BMW 535I | Built 2010-07-07 to 2011-06-10. |
| 2012 BMW 535I | Built 2010-07-07 to 2010-10-06. |
| 2012 BMW 535I ACTIVEHYBRID | Built 2010-10-06 to 2010-10-06. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2011 BMW 550I | Built 2010-07-07 to 2011-06-10. |
| 2012 BMW 550I | Built 2010-07-07 to 2011-06-10. |
| 2012 BMW 640I | Built 2010-10-28 to 2011-06-10. |
| 2012 BMW 650I | Built 2010-10-28 to 2011-06-10. |
| 2007 BMW X5 | Built 2006-05-09 to 2010-07-17. |
| 2008 BMW X5 | Built 2006-05-09 to 2010-07-17. |
| 2009 BMW X5 | Built 2006-05-09 to 2010-07-17. |
| 2010 BMW X5 | Built 2006-05-09 to 2010-07-17. |
| 2011 BMW X5 | Built 2006-05-09 to 2010-07-17. |
| 2008 BMW X6 | Built 2007-07-05 to 2010-07-17. |
| 2009 BMW X6 | Built 2007-07-05 to 2010-07-17. |
| 2010 BMW X6 | Built 2007-07-05 to 2010-07-17. |
| 2011 BMW X6 | Built 2007-07-05 to 2010-07-17. |
| 2010 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC | Built 2009-04-16 to 2010-07-12. |
| 2011 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC | Built 2009-04-16 to 2010-07-12. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| B011817 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. N63T HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HDP LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 18 17 dated July 2018. |
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| B130215 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. "?SI B13 02 15July 2015 Fuel SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 02 15 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: N63 Replace High-Pressure Fuel Pumps. The high-pressure pump may fail, resulting in an engine malfunction warning and reduced engine output. This Service Action involves F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, E70, E71, and E72 vehicles with the N63 engine produced from January 1, 2011 to December 1, 2011. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. CAUSE The high-pressure pump quantity control valve may fail." |
| B010515 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. "IN-TANK FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (PUMP): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMITATION. INFORMATION On the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the In-tank fuel delivery module (pump) to 10 years without mileage limitation as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA sent VIN-specific customer notification letters the week of July 13, 2015 in a ""phased"" release. A sample letter is attached." |
| B010515 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. "In-Tank Fuel Delivery Module (Pump): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION On the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the ? In-tank fuel delivery module (pump) to 10 years without mileage limitation as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. Item #1: This ""component-specific"" limited warranty extension applies to This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA will begin sending VIN-specific customer notification letters the week of July 13, 2015 in a ""phased"" release. A sample letter is attached. ELIGIBLE BMW VEHICLES To assist you in identifying the eligible vehicles, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry will be updated with the ""Vehicle Comment"" shown below: BMW NA has extended the limited warranty for the in-tank fuel delivery module (pump) on this vehicle to 10 years without mileage limitation as determined from the original in-service date, subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Please see SI B01 05 15. Note: Always check the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry ""Vehicle Comments"" and the ""Repair History (Claims)"" sections first, before performing any repairs." |
| SIB-01-05-15 | 2016-01-09. Service bulletin. BMW: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE IN TANK FUEL (PUMP) DELIVERY MODULE OF 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMITATION, DEPENDING ON IN SERVICE DATE. INCLUDED DOCUMENT. *PE |
| SIB-13-02-15 | 2015-09-19. Service bulletin. BMW: SOME VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE REDUCED ENGINE OUTPUT WHEN ENGINE MALFUNCTION, DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FAILURE OF QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE. MODEL 2011 F01,F02,F04,F07,F10,F12,F13,E70,E71,E71. *PE |
| CN-10E-A02 | 2011-08-24. Service bulletin. BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD NOT MEET EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. THERE MAY BE A LONG CRANK AND A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *RM |
| SIB-16-02-09 | 2010-07-14. Service bulletin. BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASES, EPC DOES NOT SHOW THAT THE REPAIR KIT IS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY IN THE ILLUSTRATION, BUT IT IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARTS DESCRIPTION. ALL MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.