The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.
Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge.
The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at (800) 525-7417.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
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