BMW X3, X4: Tank assembly

Date

March 24, 2021

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X3 (2021); BMW X4 (2021)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.

Potentially affected

17

What can happen

Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. 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

May 10, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Fuel Tank · Fuel Tank · 8091223-03 / 9897885-05

Recall number

21V199000

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.