Recall 21V-199
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2021 BMW X3 and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-199
- Reported
- March 24, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 17 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]