Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - PRE-HEATER
11V441000BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC V (Vehicle)212010/11/2011MFRBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC08/19/201108/30/2011
Defect SummaryBmw is recalling certain model year 2009 x5 xdrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from october 1, 2008, through june 12, 2009. the fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.
Consequence SummaryThe fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. the unit could also overheat, possibly leading to a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryBmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater free of charge. the safety recall began on october 11, 2011. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
NotesOwners 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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
SIB-16-01-0909/01/201010037076Ready05/04/2011
SIB-16-01-0909/01/201010037076Bmw: there is an extraction and refilling process for the desiel exhaust fluid. e70 and e90 models. *rm05/04/2011
SIB-16-03-1006/01/201010036981Ready04/25/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Ready04/25/2011
SIB-16-03-1006/01/201010036981Bmw: 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. *rm04/25/2011
SI-B13020903/01/200910029544Bmw: 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 mod07/10/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SIB16071212/01/201210051419Bmw: 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 se03/05/2013
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Ready04/25/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm04/25/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
CN-10E-A0212/01/201010040368Ready08/24/2011
CN-10E-A0212/01/201010040368Bmw 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. *rm08/24/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
SIB-16-04-1010/01/201010035009Bmw 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, che02/07/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
CN-10E-A0212/01/201010040368Ready08/24/2011
CN-10E-A0212/01/201010040368Bmw 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. *rm08/24/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SIB-16-07-1208/01/201210046860Bmw: 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. *pe10/31/2012
SIB-16-08-1006/01/201110039768Ready08/10/2011
SIB-16-08-1006/01/201110039768Bmw: 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. *rm08/10/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
SIB-16-01-1202/01/201210043713Bmw: 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. *pe04/23/2012
SIB-12-01-1103/01/201110039765Ready08/10/2011
SIB-12-01-1103/01/201110039765Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. this is a programming issue. *rm08/10/2011
SB-12-18-0905/01/200910030613Bmw 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 there10/27/2009

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
08/15/201125000
 The fuel gauge does not register full when the tank is indeed full. the needle will creep towards full, but stops short of full. the car has run out of gas with the fuel gauge registering half full. dealer has replaced both fuel pumps and fuel sensors/sending units as well as an electronic junction box to no avail. likelihood of becoming stranded is high, in addition to never knowing how much fuel is actually in the tank. must guess by keeping track of miles traveled after last fill-up. in addition, rear lift gate will not function (very) intermittently with comfort access option. must use key to manually open the lift gate. dealer has not been able to reproduce this phenomenon in the shop, but it continues to occur and has occurred since the car was brand new.
09/15/200930001
 Fuel gauge does not indicate at full capacity when filled. *tr

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