BMW 2012 528i Fuel Pump Recall: Risk of Fuel Leak and Engine Stall
BMW is recalling certain 2012 528i models with potentially loose fuel pump wiring that could cause fuel leaks or engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free fuel pump replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling 2012 528i vehicles with a faulty fuel pump that may cause fuel leaks or engine stalls. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle stops running while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251437-bmw-2012-528i-fuel-pump-recall-risk-of-fuel-leak.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251437-bmw-2012-528i-fuel-pump-recall-risk-of-fuel-leak · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V746000
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“BMW 2012 528i Fuel Pump Recall: Risk of Fuel Leak and Engine Stall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251437-bmw-2012-528i-fuel-pump-recall-risk-of-fuel-leak. Based on NHTSA recall #16V746000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V746000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose wires in the fuel pump can melt the connector, causing fuel leaks. This may also cause the fuel pump to stop working, leading to engine stalls and an increased risk of crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 BMW 528i vehicles are affected. Drivers of these models face the highest risk of engine stalls and potential crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2012 BMW 528i has a fuel pump with insufficiently crimped wire contacts. The recall began in February 2017 and affects specific model years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free fuel pump replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V746000 (October 17, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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