BMW 8 Series, M5 Recall R/2019/369: The Flange Of The High Pressure Fuel Pumps May Not Have Been Attached To The Cylinder Head…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 0013090300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 8 Series, M5 vehicles built between 20 February 2019 and 26 April 2019. The flange of the HPFP may not have been attached to the cylinder head according to specifications. The dealer will replace both high pressure fuel pumps. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The flange of the HPFP may not have been attached to the cylinder head according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FLANGE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ATTACHED TO THE CYLINDER HEAD CORRECTLY Defect: The flange of the HPFP may not have been attached to the cylinder head according to specifications. Remedy: Both High Pressure Fuel Pumps will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the flange of the high pressure fuel pumps may not have been attached to the cylinder head correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both high pressure fuel pumps.
Are You Affected?
8 Series, M5 built between 20 February 2019 and 26 April 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 3 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 0013090300 or the DVSA reference R/2019/369. 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/2019/366 on 23 Jul 2019, for wheel bolts on left side may not have been tightened correctly. The one launched after it was R/2019/195 on 29 Jul 2019, for possible corrosion of the bulkhead connector of the positive battery cable. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/369, launched 24 July 2019. 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.