Recall 10V-331: 2010–2011 BMW 5 Series, 2010–2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall for fuel system, other, reported to NHTSA on Jul 22, 2010, covering about 6,080 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-331
Report date
Jul 22, 2010
Vehicles affected
6,080
Owners notified
Oct 18, 2010

The problem

Bmw is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-series and 5-series gran turismo passenger vehicles manufactured from january 12 through july 1, 2010. The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.

The risk

If this occurs, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster would display a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank. As a result, if the tank became empty, the vehicle could stall increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 18, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
ComponentFuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V331000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW 5 Series2010, 2011All years
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-331?

Bmw is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-series and 5-series gran turismo passenger vehicles manufactured from january 12 through july 1, 2010. The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.

How is recall 10V-331 fixed?

Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 18, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.