BMW fuel pump recall issued for 2, 3 and 4 Series models

Aaaaaaaaa · 04-10-2015, 01:08 PM

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alex2364 · 04-10-2015, 01:27 PM

I just searched and surprised no one has posted this yet.

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Report Receipt Date: MAR 31, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V189000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,054

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
SUMMARY:
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2015. 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.

KGB_123_99 · 04-10-2015, 01:51 PM

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/...tsa_ids=15V189

x5mad · 04-10-2015, 02:04 PM

Wonder if this is worldwide. My 328 fits within the production dates for the recall, damn!

Golden Arrow · 04-10-2015, 02:08 PM

Interesting.

I wonder if this is a quality control issue, or if BMW made some design change going from '13 to '14 that didn't work.

ah3 · 04-10-2015, 03:23 PM

I find it weird that it says "2015-2015 BMW 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, 435i Gran Coupe" are affected but production date range is "NOV 26, 2013 - MAR 03, 2014".

Prissy · 04-10-2015, 03:25 PM

Oh no... Not again...

fecurtis · 04-10-2015, 03:28 PM

My car is in the production range, exciting.

BavarianFanatic · 04-10-2015, 03:42 PM

Beat you by 20 minutes:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1113634

Blubaron79 · 04-10-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Prissy

Oh no... Not again...

I know.. My old 335 had this. Now my new one. Oh well. My old one failed twice, and then I was given a 3rd one just because.

fshubert · 04-10-2015, 04:04 PM

Wow. Had this issue on my E90 335i. I thought the HPFP issues were resolved. Anyone know what's going on with the F3x fuel pumps?

Hernandiaz11 · 04-10-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fshubert

Wow. Had this issue on my E90 335i. I thought the HPFP issues were resolved. Anyone know what's going on with the F3x fuel pumps?

I can almost guarantee that this recall isn't for the high pressure fuel pump, this recall must be for the low pressure pump. Check out my thread below:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1034636

fshubert · 04-10-2015, 04:17 PM

Same problem as on the E90 years ago?

fshubert · 04-10-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hernandiaz11

I can almost guarantee that this recall isn't for the high pressure fuel pump, this recall must be for the low pressure pump. Check out my thread below:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1034636

Wow. How long did it take to replace that pump? Anyone root-cause the problem? Is it manufacturing defect or design?

fshubert · 04-10-2015, 04:36 PM

I went thru the HPFP problems with the E90. Now a LPFP in the F-chassis. Who knew there were 2 fuel pumps in these cars. Remember the old days of one mechanical pump bolted to the side of the old V8's.....

Blubaron79 · 04-10-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fshubert

I went thru the HPFP problems with the E90. Now a LPFP in the F-chassis. Who knew there were 2 fuel pumps in these cars. Remember the old days of one mechanical pump bolted to the side of the old V8's.....

My E92's high pressure pump failed twice and low pressure failed once.

tex2670 · 04-10-2015, 05:29 PM

It's funny how 3 threads went up in an hour on this...

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1113650

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1113640

gizmo32 · 04-10-2015, 06:41 PM

Does this affect canadian buyers too? I have a 2014 435ix

F30_335 · 04-10-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gsehgal29

Does this affect canadian buyers too? I have a 2014 435ix

Think yes. European buyers also need to replace that.

335BOY · 04-10-2015, 07:50 PM

Here we go again. No more for me.

ft1330 · 04-10-2015, 08:14 PM

Well at least they are fixing it before it becomes an issue this time?

ft1330 · 04-10-2015, 08:19 PM

So my car is a 2014 MY but was built in August 2013, and the recall is for cars built after Sept 13th 2014. What has changed on Sept 13??? Can't find the low pressure fuel pump on Real OEM.

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ah3 Private 12 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 435GC Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I find it weird that it says "2015-2015 BMW 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, 435i Gran Coupe" are affected but production date range is "NOV 26, 2013 - MAR 03, 2014".
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fshubert Captain 89 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest NJ iTrader: (0)	Wow. Had this issue on my E90 335i. I thought the HPFP issues were resolved. Anyone know what's going on with the F3x fuel pumps? __________________ 2018 Mustang GT \| Royal Crimson \| Black Leather \| 6-speed \| Cold Weather \| Premium Pkg \| 20" Alloy Wheels \| Tuned to 510HP \| Less than $45K Previous loves: 2015 F30 335i / 2013 F30 335i / 2009 E90 335i / 2007 E90 328xi
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fshubert Captain 89 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest NJ iTrader: (0)	I went thru the HPFP problems with the E90. Now a LPFP in the F-chassis. Who knew there were 2 fuel pumps in these cars. Remember the old days of one mechanical pump bolted to the side of the old V8's..... __________________ 2018 Mustang GT \| Royal Crimson \| Black Leather \| 6-speed \| Cold Weather \| Premium Pkg \| 20" Alloy Wheels \| Tuned to 510HP \| Less than $45K Previous loves: 2015 F30 335i / 2013 F30 335i / 2009 E90 335i / 2007 E90 328xi
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ft1330 Major 231 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	So my car is a 2014 MY but was built in August 2013, and the recall is for cars built after Sept 13th 2014. What has changed on Sept 13??? Can't find the low pressure fuel pump on Real OEM.
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