BMW X3, X4 Recall R/2018/099: Restricted Fuel Supply Could Cause Engine To Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2018
- Launched
- 1,752
- vehicles in the UK
- 0016320200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3, X4 vehicles built between 16 August 2016 and 21 January 2018. The sealing cap of the pressure-limiting valve in the fuel tank delivery module may be damaged. The dealer will replace where necessary the delivery module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The sealing cap of the pressure-limiting valve in the fuel tank delivery module may be damaged. This concern could lead to a reduction in fuel transfer from the left side to the right side of the fuel tank. Therefore it is possible for the engine to stall even though the fuel gauge would show fuel present.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL Defect: The sealing cap of the pressure-limiting valve in the fuel tank delivery module may be damaged. This concern could lead to a reduction in fuel transfer from the left side to the right side of the fuel tank. Therefore it is possible for the engine to stall even though the fuel gauge would show fuel present. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel pressure of the delivery module and the distance of the cap on the pressure-limiting valve. Where necessary the delivery module will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a reduction in fuel transfer from the left side to the right side of the fuel tank.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the delivery module.
Are You Affected?
X3, X4 built between 16 August 2016 and 21 January 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 1,752 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 0016320200 or the DVSA reference R/2018/099. 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/2018/073 on 19 Mar 2018, for rear spoiler may be insecure. The one launched after it was R/2018/101 on 16 Apr 2018, for inflator in driver airbag module may not be produced to specification. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/099, launched 16 April 2018. 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.