published on 08/19/2021

Fuel pump issue leads to BMW recall of xdrive vehicles

The high-pressure fuel pump may fail

08/19/2021

James Limbach Reporter

BMW of North America is recalling 11,216 model year 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive & X5 xDrive35d, model year 2014-2016 535d ,& 535d xDrive, model year 2015 740Ld xDrive, and model year 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles.

The high-pressure fuel pump may fail and can cause an engine stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2021.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at (800) 525-7417.

James Limbach

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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