2012 BMW 535I Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP
Running Sequence Number: 118500
Campaign Number: 16V746000
Make: BMW
Model: 535I
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 7, 2010
End Date of Manufacturing: Oct 6, 2010
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 136188
Date Owner Notified: Feb 8, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Oct 17, 2016
Record Creation Date: Oct 17, 2016
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Recall Component ID: 000061640001490810000000152
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No