The problem
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
The risk
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-189 (15V189000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| Report date | March 31, 2015 |
| Owners notified | July 6, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 18,054 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2014 BMW 228i
- 2014 BMW 320i
- 2014 BMW 328i
- 2014 BMW 328xi
- 2014 BMW 335i
- 2014 BMW 335xi
- 2014 BMW 428i
- 2015 BMW 428i
- 2014 BMW 435i
- 2015 BMW 435i
- 2014 BMW Active Hybrid 3
- 2014 BMW M235I
Plus 4 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 2014 BMW 228i fuel system problems 2
- 2014 BMW 320i fuel system problems 10
- 2014 BMW 328i fuel system problems 17
- 2014 BMW 328xi fuel system problems 3
- 2014 BMW 335i fuel system problems 4
- 2014 BMW 335xi fuel system problems 2
- 2014 BMW 428i fuel system problems 8
- 2015 BMW 428i fuel system problems 5
- 2014 BMW 435i fuel system problems 10
- 2015 BMW 435i fuel system problems 2
- 2014 BMW M235I fuel system problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-189 repair free?
Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 18,054 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.