NHTSA recall 21V-199 (21V199000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 24, 2021 - about 17 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V199000
- Also written as
- 21V-199
- Reported
- March 24, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~17
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.
Why it is dangerous
Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. 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 21V-199 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.