BMW F90 Recall R/2018/170: Engine Control Unit Control Of Fuel Pump, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jul 2018
- Launched
- 246
- vehicles in the UK
- 0016350200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled F90 vehicles built between 21 August 2017 and 17 April 2018. Insufficient control of the fuel pump by the engine control unit the fuel pump may stop functioning in certain driving conditions which could lead in individual cases to a drop of the fuel pressure. The dealer will reprogram the engine control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient control of the fuel pump by the engine control unit the fuel pump may stop functioning in certain driving conditions which could lead in individual cases to a drop of the fuel pressure. When the fuel pressure drops an engine stalling cannot be excluded.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE CONTROL UNIT CONTROL OF FUEL PUMP Defect: Insufficient control of the fuel pump by the engine control unit the fuel pump may stop functioning in certain driving conditions which could lead in individual cases to a drop of the fuel pressure. When the fuel pressure drops an engine stalling cannot be excluded. Remedy: On affected vehicles the engine control unit will be reprogrammed
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine control unit control of fuel pump.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the engine control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
F90 built between 21 August 2017 and 17 April 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 246 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 0016350200 or the DVSA reference R/2018/170. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniThe high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications | Urgent | R/2022/281 | |
| X1The high-pressure fuel rail may not have been produced according to specifications | Urgent | R/2022/280 | |
| M2, M4The damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks | Urgent | R/2020/352 | |
| Z4On affected vehicles there is a possible failure of the fuel tank welding joint which could lead to leakage | Urgent | R/2020/347 | |
| 8 Series, M5The flange of the high pressure fuel pumps may not have been attached to the cylinder head correctly | Urgent | R/2019/369 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2018/148 on 27 Jun 2018, for variation to electrical resistance in the blower regulator wiring harness connector. The one launched after it was R/2018/171 on 9 Jul 2018, for front axle swivel bearings may not have been 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/2018/170, launched 9 July 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.