BMW 2021 BMW X3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2021 BMW X3 vehicles due to fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues. Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026