NHTSA Recall 16V746000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 136,188 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V746000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | October 17, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 8, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Safety risk
The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. 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 16V746000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo | 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 528I | 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 535I | 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 535I Activehybrid | 2012 |
| BMW 550I | 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 640I | 2012 |
| BMW 650I | 2012 |
| BMW X5 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW X6 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2010, 2011 |
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.