NHTSA Recall 15V189000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,054 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the BMW 228I.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V189000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | March 31, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 6, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V189000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 228I | 2014 |
| BMW 320I | 2014 |
| BMW 320XI | 2014 |
| BMW 328I | 2014 |
| BMW 328XI | 2014 |
| BMW 335I | 2014 |
| BMW 335XI | 2014 |
| BMW 428I | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 428XI | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 435I | 2014, 2015 |
| BMW 435XI | 2014 |
| BMW Active Hybrid 3 | 2014 |
| BMW M235I | 2014 |
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.