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NHTSA Recall 22V513000: Fuel rail (fuel system)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the BMW 228I.

5
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2022
owners notified (September 19)
NHTSA campaign22V513000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › FUEL RAIL
Report receivedJuly 20, 2022
Owner notificationSeptember 19, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V513000

Make and modelModel years
BMW 228I2022
BMW X12022
BMW X32022

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.