Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
7 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
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Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
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Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2018
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Recall Date: Oct 3, 2016
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Recall Date: May 23, 2016
Consumer Complaints
133 ComplaintsBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
NHTSA Recall Number24V608 It is been a year already and there is no remedy available for the recall yet. Scheduled multiple appointments with dealer and they don't have a remedy yet. I am concerned to drive the vehicle as i drive daily and can feel excessive heating in engine.
Corrective Action:
NHTSA Recall Number24V608 It is been a year already and there is no remedy available for the recall yet. Scheduled multiple appointments with dealer and they don't have a remedy yet. I am concerned to drive the vehicle as i drive daily and can feel excessive heating in engine.
Additional Notes:
NHTSA Recall Number24V608 It is been a year already and there is no remedy available for the recall yet. Scheduled multiple appointments with dealer and they don't have a remedy yet. I am concerned to drive the vehicle as i drive daily and can feel excessive heating in engine.
Mfg Campaign: 11674996
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I am unable to drive my 2017 BMW x3 Vin Number 5uxwx9c37h0t22306 anymore I recently took my vehicle to a mechanical and they told me that my Engine Coolant Pump is no longer good. I checked for any recalls, and the recall is Engine Coolant Pump which the description explains everything that's happening to my vehicle. This issue has been ruled non fixable, and I will like a responsible solution to this problem.
Corrective Action:
I am unable to drive my 2017 BMW x3 Vin Number 5uxwx9c37h0t22306 anymore I recently took my vehicle to a mechanical and they told me that my Engine Coolant Pump is no longer good. I checked for any recalls, and the recall is Engine Coolant Pump which the description explains everything that's happening to my vehicle. This issue has been ruled non fixable, and I will like a responsible solution to this problem.
Additional Notes:
I am unable to drive my 2017 BMW x3 Vin Number 5uxwx9c37h0t22306 anymore I recently took my vehicle to a mechanical and they told me that my Engine Coolant Pump is no longer good. I checked for any recalls, and the recall is Engine Coolant Pump which the description explains everything that's happening to my vehicle. This issue has been ruled non fixable, and I will like a responsible solution to this problem.
Mfg Campaign: 11673277
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11669511
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11669511
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message that the "Engine was Overheated" was displayed on the instrument panel with the RPM elevated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective water pump. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message that the "Engine was Overheated" was displayed on the instrument panel with the RPM elevated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective water pump. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message that the "Engine was Overheated" was displayed on the instrument panel with the RPM elevated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective water pump. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11668545
Recall Date: Jun 23, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message that the "Engine was Overheated" was displayed on the instrument panel with the RPM elevated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective water pump. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message that the "Engine was Overheated" was displayed on the instrument panel with the RPM elevated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective water pump. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message that the "Engine was Overheated" was displayed on the instrument panel with the RPM elevated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective water pump. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11668545
Recall Date: Jun 23, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE IS OVERDUE FOR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS. IT’S BEEN NEARLY A YEAR engine coolant pump
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE IS OVERDUE FOR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS. IT’S BEEN NEARLY A YEAR engine coolant pump
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE IS OVERDUE FOR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS. IT’S BEEN NEARLY A YEAR engine coolant pump
Mfg Campaign: 11668300
Recall Date: Jun 21, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11667403
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11667403
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
BMW VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL DME CAMPAIGN NUMBER 20E-A01dec 2021 MANUFACTURER EMISSION RECALL #20E-A01:60
Corrective Action:
BMW VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL DME CAMPAIGN NUMBER 20E-A01dec 2021 MANUFACTURER EMISSION RECALL #20E-A01:60
Additional Notes:
BMW VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL DME CAMPAIGN NUMBER 20E-A01dec 2021 MANUFACTURER EMISSION RECALL #20E-A01:60
Mfg Campaign: 11665579
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. Causing me to replace the low pressure fuel pump 3 times. Once BMW paid for it the next two I had to pay for,. 2. The car broke down on the Highway Near Albany GA . The car stopped and was limped into a parking lot in a rural town. I waited 8 hrs for a flatbed, got a hotel for the night and a rental in the AM. The car stopped running 2x on the highway both times in Rural Georgia, miles away from a BMW dealership. I was able to limp the car off the highway. Once it died in downtown Atlanta. All three times the vehicle needed to be flatbedded to a BMW dealer. Twice I needed hotels and rental cars the next day to finish work. And both times needed to go back to rural GA to pickup the cars. 3. The issue wasn't reproduced by the dealer, however it reproduced on its own 3 times. 4. THe last repair, number three, the vehicle was kept by BMWGlobal Atlanta for approximately 30 days. The pump system was dead, but they couldn't reproduce the issue with the new pump. They blamed it on the fuel I was using, which was always Premium! 5. There were zero warning lamps in the car before the shutdowns. all three times the car the pumps died the car began stuttering right before it shut down.
Corrective Action:
1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. Causing me to replace the low pressure fuel pump 3 times. Once BMW paid for it the next two I had to pay for,. 2. The car broke down on the Highway Near Albany GA . The car stopped and was limped into a parking lot in a rural town. I waited 8 hrs for a flatbed, got a hotel for the night and a rental in the AM. The car stopped running 2x on the highway both times in Rural Georgia, miles away from a BMW dealership. I was able to limp the car off the highway. Once it died in downtown Atlanta. All three times the vehicle needed to be flatbedded to a BMW dealer. Twice I needed hotels and rental cars the next day to finish work. And both times needed to go back to rural GA to pickup the cars. 3. The issue wasn't reproduced by the dealer, however it reproduced on its own 3 times. 4. THe last repair, number three, the vehicle was kept by BMWGlobal Atlanta for approximately 30 days. The pump system was dead, but they couldn't reproduce the issue with the new pump. They blamed it on the fuel I was using, which was always Premium! 5. There were zero warning lamps in the car before the shutdowns. all three times the car the pumps died the car began stuttering right before it shut down.
Additional Notes:
1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. Causing me to replace the low pressure fuel pump 3 times. Once BMW paid for it the next two I had to pay for,. 2. The car broke down on the Highway Near Albany GA . The car stopped and was limped into a parking lot in a rural town. I waited 8 hrs for a flatbed, got a hotel for the night and a rental in the AM. The car stopped running 2x on the highway both times in Rural Georgia, miles away from a BMW dealership. I was able to limp the car off the highway. Once it died in downtown Atlanta. All three times the vehicle needed to be flatbedded to a BMW dealer. Twice I needed hotels and rental cars the next day to finish work. And both times needed to go back to rural GA to pickup the cars. 3. The issue wasn't reproduced by the dealer, however it reproduced on its own 3 times. 4. THe last repair, number three, the vehicle was kept by BMWGlobal Atlanta for approximately 30 days. The pump system was dead, but they couldn't reproduce the issue with the new pump. They blamed it on the fuel I was using, which was always Premium! 5. There were zero warning lamps in the car before the shutdowns. all three times the car the pumps died the car began stuttering right before it shut down.
Mfg Campaign: 11660935
Recall Date: May 14, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. Causing me to replace the low pressure fuel pump . First Fuel Pump was at 30 K miles on 10/8/2021 2. This is the Second Fuel pump! 10/13/2022 The car broke down on the Highway Near Columbus GA . The car stopped at a traffic light and limped into a parking lot. I waited 4 hrs for a flatbed, got a hotel for the night and a rental in the AM. The car stopped running 2x on the highway both times in Rural Georgia, miles away from a BMW dealership. I was able to limp the car off the highway. Once it died in downtown Atlanta. All three times the vehicle needed to be flatbedded to a BMW dealer. Twice I needed hotels and rental cars the next day to finish work. And both times needed to go back to rural GA to pickup the cars. 3. The issue wasn't reproduced by the dealer, however it reproduced on its own 3 times. 4. THe last repair, number three, the vehicle was kept by BMWGlobal Atlanta for approximately 30 days. The pump system was dead, but they couldn't reproduce the issue with the new pump. They blamed it on the fuel I was using, which was always Premium! 5. There were zero warning lamps in the car before the shutdowns. all three times the car the pumps died the car began stuttering right before it shut down.
Corrective Action:
1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. Causing me to replace the low pressure fuel pump . First Fuel Pump was at 30 K miles on 10/8/2021 2. This is the Second Fuel pump! 10/13/2022 The car broke down on the Highway Near Columbus GA . The car stopped at a traffic light and limped into a parking lot. I waited 4 hrs for a flatbed, got a hotel for the night and a rental in the AM. The car stopped running 2x on the highway both times in Rural Georgia, miles away from a BMW dealership. I was able to limp the car off the highway. Once it died in downtown Atlanta. All three times the vehicle needed to be flatbedded to a BMW dealer. Twice I needed hotels and rental cars the next day to finish work. And both times needed to go back to rural GA to pickup the cars. 3. The issue wasn't reproduced by the dealer, however it reproduced on its own 3 times. 4. THe last repair, number three, the vehicle was kept by BMWGlobal Atlanta for approximately 30 days. The pump system was dead, but they couldn't reproduce the issue with the new pump. They blamed it on the fuel I was using, which was always Premium! 5. There were zero warning lamps in the car before the shutdowns. all three times the car the pumps died the car began stuttering right before it shut down.
Additional Notes:
1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. Causing me to replace the low pressure fuel pump . First Fuel Pump was at 30 K miles on 10/8/2021 2. This is the Second Fuel pump! 10/13/2022 The car broke down on the Highway Near Columbus GA . The car stopped at a traffic light and limped into a parking lot. I waited 4 hrs for a flatbed, got a hotel for the night and a rental in the AM. The car stopped running 2x on the highway both times in Rural Georgia, miles away from a BMW dealership. I was able to limp the car off the highway. Once it died in downtown Atlanta. All three times the vehicle needed to be flatbedded to a BMW dealer. Twice I needed hotels and rental cars the next day to finish work. And both times needed to go back to rural GA to pickup the cars. 3. The issue wasn't reproduced by the dealer, however it reproduced on its own 3 times. 4. THe last repair, number three, the vehicle was kept by BMWGlobal Atlanta for approximately 30 days. The pump system was dead, but they couldn't reproduce the issue with the new pump. They blamed it on the fuel I was using, which was always Premium! 5. There were zero warning lamps in the car before the shutdowns. all three times the car the pumps died the car began stuttering right before it shut down.
Mfg Campaign: 11660940
Recall Date: May 14, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. 3RD fuel Pump!!! 2. The car broke down in Downtown Atlanta, at night. The car stopped in parking lot at work at an event site, then Ubered home. I had the car towed the next day. 3. The issue wasn't reproduced by the dealer, however it reproduced on its own 3 times. 4. THe last repair, number three, the vehicle was kept by BMWGlobal Atlanta for approximately 30 days. The pump system was dead, but they couldn't reproduce the issue with the new pump. They blamed it on the fuel I was using, which was always Premium! 5. There were zero warning lamps in the car before the shutdowns. all three times the car the pumps died the car began stuttering right before it shut down.
Corrective Action:
1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. 3RD fuel Pump!!! 2. The car broke down in Downtown Atlanta, at night. The car stopped in parking lot at work at an event site, then Ubered home. I had the car towed the next day. 3. The issue wasn't reproduced by the dealer, however it reproduced on its own 3 times. 4. THe last repair, number three, the vehicle was kept by BMWGlobal Atlanta for approximately 30 days. The pump system was dead, but they couldn't reproduce the issue with the new pump. They blamed it on the fuel I was using, which was always Premium! 5. There were zero warning lamps in the car before the shutdowns. all three times the car the pumps died the car began stuttering right before it shut down.
Additional Notes:
1. The fuel pump and electronic relay have malfunctioned 3x while driving. 3RD fuel Pump!!! 2. The car broke down in Downtown Atlanta, at night. The car stopped in parking lot at work at an event site, then Ubered home. I had the car towed the next day. 3. The issue wasn't reproduced by the dealer, however it reproduced on its own 3 times. 4. THe last repair, number three, the vehicle was kept by BMWGlobal Atlanta for approximately 30 days. The pump system was dead, but they couldn't reproduce the issue with the new pump. They blamed it on the fuel I was using, which was always Premium! 5. There were zero warning lamps in the car before the shutdowns. all three times the car the pumps died the car began stuttering right before it shut down.
Mfg Campaign: 11660950
Recall Date: May 14, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Mfg Campaign: 11659287
Recall Date: May 6, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Mfg Campaign: 11659287
Recall Date: May 6, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11655391
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11655391
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11655408
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11655408
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mfg Campaign: 11654181
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2025
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