Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V518000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 11/01/2007 to 08/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 20750 | 01/11/2011 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/26/2010 | 10/28/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 x5 savs vehicles with 6-cylinder engines manufactured from november 1, 2007 through august 31, 2008. due to a manufacturing process fault, the fuel pump was not produced to specifications. under specific vehicle operating conditions, the fuel pump's commutator could experience an increase in wear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the in-tank fuel pump free of charge. the safety recall began on january 11, 2011. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| SIB-16-01-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037076 | Bmw: there is an extraction and refilling process for the desiel exhaust fluid. e70 and e90 models. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-16-01-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037076 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. the light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommended oil change. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SI-B130209 | 03/01/2009 | 10029544 | Bmw: diesel: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfunction message is displayed in the cc) and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde control mod | 07/10/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| SIB160712 | 12/01/2012 | 10051419 | Bmw: service action: replace the left and right fuel level sensor. due to high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell. this may inhibit the movement of one or both of the fuel level se | 03/05/2013 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| CN-10E-A02 | 12/01/2010 | 10040368 | 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 | 08/24/2011 | |
| CN-10E-A02 | 12/01/2010 | 10040368 | Ready | 08/24/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SIB-16-04-10 | 10/01/2010 | 10035009 | Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, che | 02/07/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| SB-12-01-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030612 | Bmw vehicles: service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. software error in the dme for the tank leak diagnostic system. models e60, e61 (5 series); e70 (x5); e71 (x6); e82, e88 (1 series); e83 (x3); e90, | 10/27/2009 | |
| SI-B12-02-09 | 05/01/2009 | SIB-12-02-09 | 10029684 | Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati | 07/13/2009 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| CN-10E-A02 | 12/01/2010 | 10040368 | 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 | 08/24/2011 | |
| CN-10E-A02 | 12/01/2010 | 10040368 | Ready | 08/24/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-16-07-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046860 | Bmw: fuel gauge shows 3/4 full after refueling due to internal mechanisms of fuel level sensors, with a high proportion of ethanol, swelling and inhibit, one or both, movement of fuel level sensors. model 2007-2009 e70, e71. *pe | 10/31/2012 | |
| SIB-16-08-10 | 06/01/2011 | 10039768 | Bmw: after refueling the tank, the gauge will say 3/4 full inand not full. the guage reads full after driving a little while. the fuel level sensor arm is binding. *rm | 08/10/2011 | |
| SIB-16-08-10 | 06/01/2011 | 10039768 | Ready | 08/10/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SIB-16-01-12 | 02/01/2012 | 10043713 | Bmw: a more robust sensor was developed due to selective catalyst reduction (scr) active tank failing, because of temperature sensor, and is integrated into active tank. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
| SIB-12-01-11 | 03/01/2011 | 10039765 | Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. this is a programming issue. *rm | 08/10/2011 | |
| SIB-12-01-11 | 03/01/2011 | 10039765 | Ready | 08/10/2011 | |
| SB-12-18-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030613 | Bmw vehicles: program control units (dme-dmtl diagnosis). an incorrect tank leakage diagnosis may occur due to a software error. the service engine soon (mil) lamp may be illuminated with the dmtl leakage fault stored, even though there | 10/27/2009 | |
| SI-B12-02-09 | 05/01/2009 | SIB-12-02-09 | 10029684 | Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati | 07/13/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/07/2010 | 39400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. while driving approximately 30 mph making a left turn the vehicle stalled. she stated the vehicle fuel gauge displays the incorrect amount of fuel without warning. the fuel gauge displays more fuel than what's in the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the dealer was replacing the fuel sensor. the failure and current mileage were 39,400. vwb | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 5600 | 1 | |
| Car engine died while driving at 50 miles/hr. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2008 bmw x5 3.0si. attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to incompetent repairs *tgw the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, because the check engine light illuminated. pursuant to a voluntary national bmw recall, the dealer replaced the fuel delivery unit on the vehicle. eight days later, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. the entire electrical system shut down. the consumer was unsuccessful at trying to restart the vehicle as it would not come out of park. a bmw technician came to the consumers location and his inspection revealed an issue with the fuel delivery system. the exact issue that the dealer had supposedly addressed a week prior. the gas gauge showed the gas level at a little under half a tank, when in fact the vehicle had ran out of gas. apparently, the level float was stuck on the tank siphon which obstructed a proper reading of how much gas was in the tank. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/04/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2008 bmw x5. consumer states engine lost all power while driving *tgw the consumer stated her daughter who was driving, attempted to accelerate, but to no avail. as she steered the vehicle to the emergency lane, the engine was non-responsive. the gear shifted automatically into neutral and then into park from which it would not move. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. an inspection revealed failure of the fuel delivery system that was the subject of a nationwide recall. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2008 bmw x5 3.0si. attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to incompetent repairs *tgw the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, because the check engine light illuminated. pursuant to a voluntary national bmw recall, the dealer replaced the fuel delivery unit on the vehicle. eight days later, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. the entire electrical system shut down. the consumer was unsuccessful at trying to restart the vehicle as it would not come out of park. a bmw technician came to the consumers location and his inspection revealed an issue with the fuel delivery system. the exact issue that the dealer had supposedly addressed a week prior. the gas gauge showed the gas level at a little under half a tank, when in fact the vehicle had ran out of gas. apparently, the level float was stuck on the tank siphon which obstructed a proper reading of how much gas was in the tank. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 2 | 06/01/2008 | |
| 2008 bmw x5 has a faulty fuel injector pump and battery. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of the highway. the consumer stated the vehicle stopped again in the middle of the highway after the fuel pump was supposedly replaced. the consumer was told again the fuel pump was faulty. the sunroof was inoperative and the camera used that gives guidance when backing out of spaces was inoperative as well. *jb | |||