Recall 20V-666: Fuel Injectors – 2020-2021 BMW M2 & 2020 M4

October 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V666000

Fuel Injector Installed Without Damping Component

A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V666

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 21

 

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles. Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration. If a damping component is not present, vibration will increase at the connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail, which over time, can result in damage at the connection.

 

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your BMW has a Recall

 


SIB 13 06 20
2020-12-07

RECALL 20V-666: CHECK INJECTOR DECOUPLING ELEMENT

This Service Information bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B13 06 20 dated October 2020

 

What’s New (Specific text highlighted):

  • Procedure, Parts and Warranty information added

 

MODEL

E-SeriesModel DescriptionProduction Date
F82M4 CoupeMarch 17, 2020
F87M2 CoupeJune 23, 2020 – October 14, 2020

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicles which require this Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA Next or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.

 

SITUATION

BMW AG has issued a Recall (effective October 23, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 – 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between March 17, 2020 – October 14, 2020.

The decoupling element from the injectors may not have been installed which could potentially cause damage to the injection lines on the high-pressure rail.  This could lead to fuel leakage from the highpressure rail into the engine compartment.

 

Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Recall, until the vehicle is repaired.  Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Recall. 

 

PROCEDURE

1. Remove all high-pressure fuel injectors as per Repair Instruction 13 53 719 “Removing and installing/replacing all the injectors”.

 

2. Inspect each of the injectors for the decoupling element (1).

 

If they are installed, replace all six decoupling elements (1) and the sealing rings (2) of ALL injectors.

 

Reinstall the injectors as per Repair Instruction 13 53 719 “Removing and installing/replacing all the injectors”.

 

3. If any of the injector decoupling elements are missing, replace or install all six decoupling elements and the sealing rings with new parts on ALL injectors.

 

Do not reuse any decoupling elements or injector seals.

 

The fuel rail must be replaced as per Repair Instruction 13 53 158 “Removing and installing/replacing the rail”.

 

Reinstall the injectors as per Repair Instruction 13 53 719 “Removing and installing/replacing all the injectors”.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK or AIR which takes into account specific equipment and/or options.

Part NumberDescriptionQuantity
13 53 7 591 006Sealing ring of the injector6
13 53 7 577 649Decoupling element6
13 53 7 848 363High-pressure rail1 (if required)
13 53 7 628 063Decoupling element in the rail1 (if required)

 


Safety Recall 20V-xxx Fuel Injectors
Model Year 2020-2021
BMW M2 Coupe / M4 Coupe
Issue Date:  10/29/2020
Last Update:  10/29/2020

 

Q1. Which BMW models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall?

A small number of Model Year 2020-2021 BMW M2 and M4 vehicles in the US, produced between March and October 2020, are potentially affected.

 

Q2. What is the specific issue?

The fuel injectors may not have been assembled according to specifications.  This could result in damage to the fuel rail and, over time, could lead to a fuel leak.

 

Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall?

The fuel injectors were assembled according to specifications.

 

Q4. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?

Yes.  However, when you receive a letter requesting you to make an appointment to have this Safety Recall performed by an authorized BMW center, please do so as soon as possible.  If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.

 

Q5. Can I determine if this issue exists in my vehicle?

No.

 

Q6. How did BMW become aware of the issue?

BMW became aware of the issue through our quality control procedures.

 

Q7. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall?

Letters will be mailed to owners in November via First Class mail to advising them of this Safety Recall and requesting them to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center to have the repair performed.  Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMW center at www.bmwusa.com/dealer.  To ensure BMW has the most recent contact and vehicle information, owners should register their vehicle at www.bmwusa.com/myBMW.  Registration is free, and will give them access to factory initiated campaigns and other information specific to their BMW.

 

Q8. How will my vehicle be repaired?

The fuel injectors and fuel rail will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced for free and will take about one hour.

 

Q9. Do I have to wait for my letter to have my vehicle serviced?

Yes.  BMW is in the process of ensuring that the necessary tools, parts, and procedures are available prior to contacting owners to schedule an appointment with their authorized BMW center to have this important Safety Recall performed.  For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit www.bmwusa.com/recall.

 


 


3 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
BMWM22020-2021
BMWM42020

 


8 Associated Documents

Remedy Instructions and TSB – RECALL 20V-666: CHECK INJECTOR DECOUPLING ELEMENT

RCRIT-20V666-1257.pdf 198.931KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4

RCLQRT-20V666-7313.PDF 211.135KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-2

RCLQRT-20V666-0450.PDF 211.31KB

 


Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V666-8336.pdf 3125.378KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V666-2733.pdf 163.544KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V666-8817.PDF 215.151KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V666-5264.pdf 244.283KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1

RCLQRT-20V666-0387.PDF 211.236KB

 


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