If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump

Date Announced

MAR 31, 2015

Vehicles Affected

18,054

NHTSA Campaign #

15V189000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (15)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Q&A
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - SI B16 03 15 July 2015
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall Campaign 15V-189: Replace Low-pressure Electric In-tank Fuel Pump
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - B16 03 15 June 2015 Technical Service
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - B16 03 15 June 2015 Technical Service
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-3