BMW recalls certain 2014-2018 diesel vehicles due to potential fuel pump failure causing engine stalls and crash risks. Owners must have the high-pressure fuel pump replaced at no cost by dealers.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling specific 2014-2018 diesel models, including the X5 (2018), because a faulty fuel pump can cause engine stalls while driving, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have the pump replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224599-bmw-x5-2018-recall-fuel-pump-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224599-bmw-x5-2018-recall-fuel-pump-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V586000
“BMW X5 (2018) Recall: Fuel Pump Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224599-bmw-x5-2018-recall-fuel-pump-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V586000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V586000).
The high-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving. This stall could lead to a crash if the vehicle is moving at speed.
Owners of 2014-2018 BMW diesel vehicles listed in the recall, including X5 (2018) models. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential engine stalls during operation.
Check if your vehicle is a 2014-2018 BMW diesel model, including X5 xDrive35d (2018), 535d (2014-2016), or X3 xDrive28d (2015-2017). The recall was notified to owners via mail on January 14, 2022.
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free fuel pump replacement.
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump at no cost to fix the potential failure.
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014-2018 BMW diesel models including X5 xDrive35d (2018), 535d (2014-2016), and X3 xDrive28d (2015-2017).
Check if your vehicle is a 2014-2018 BMW diesel model listed in the recall. The recall was notified to owners via mail on January 14, 2022.
No specific deadline is stated; dealers will replace the pump at no cost when scheduled.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V586000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 21V586000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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