NHTSA recall 15V-189 (15V189000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 31, 2015 - about 18,054 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V189000
- Also written as
- 15V-189
- Reported
- March 31, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,054
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-189 when calling a dealer.
Affected 8 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.