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NHTSA Recall 10V518000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,750 vehicles. It affects 2008 BMW X5.

20,750
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2011
owners notified (January 11)
NHTSA campaign10V518000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedOctober 26, 2010
Owner notificationJanuary 11, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 x5 savs vehicles with 6-cylinder engines manufactured from november 1, 2007 through august 31, 2008. Due to a manufacturing process fault, the fuel pump was not produced to specifications. Under specific vehicle operating conditions, the fuel pump's commutator could experience an increase in wear.

Safety risk

This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the in-tank fuel pump free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V518000

Make and modelModel years
BMW X52008

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.