Recall 21V-586: 2014–2018 BMW 328d, 2014–2016 BMW 535d and 3 more

BMW of North America, LLC recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Jul 29, 2021, covering about 11,216 vehicles.

NHTSA number
21V-586
Report date
Jul 29, 2021
Vehicles affected
11,216
Owners notified
Jan 14, 2022

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

The risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentFuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V586000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW 328d2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
BMW 535d2014, 2015, 2016All years
BMW 740LD2015All years
BMW X32015, 2016, 2017All years
BMW X52014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All 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 21V-586?

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

How is recall 21V-586 fixed?

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.

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.