BMW M5: Tank assembly

Date

July 17, 2018

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW M5 (2018)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate and possibly larger amount of fuel than is actually available.

Potentially affected

1645

What can happen

An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will secure the in-tank fuel line to keep the fuel line from contacting the fuel level sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Sept. 14, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V473000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.