BMW X5 Recall R/2010/197: Electric Fuel Pump May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 0016670100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 1 February 2008 and 31 August 2008. Due to a manufacturing defect which causes premature wear of the fuel pump commutator it is possible that the engine might cut out whilst driving. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a manufacturing defect which causes premature wear of the fuel pump commutator it is possible that the engine might cut out whilst driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY FAIL Defect: Due to a manufacturing defect which causes premature wear of the fuel pump commutator it is possible that the engine might cut out whilst driving. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electric fuel pump may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 1 February 2008 and 31 August 2008 may be included. BMW estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0016670100 or the DVSA reference R/2010/197. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2010/102 on 4 Aug 2010, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2010/151 on 11 Nov 2010, for possible reduction in brake servo assistance. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/197, launched 8 November 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.