2021 BMW M2 Fuel Injection System Recall (20V666)

Recall 20V666 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 BMW M2 in recall 20V666?

Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration.

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.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2021 M2 with recall 20V666?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: 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 describes the risk this way: 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.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your M2 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the fuel injection system, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V666?

Recall 20V666 covers 21 vehicles: 2021 BMW M2.

NHTSA lists 21 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the M2 fuel injection system recall?

Yes. 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.

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.

When was recall 20V666 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 20V666 to NHTSA on October 29, 2020.

This recall was filed 72 months ago. If your M2 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my M2 is part of recall 20V666?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 20V666 is open on your M2, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 20V666000 is open on your M2, it will be listed there. You can also ask any BMW dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should M2 owners do about recall 20V666?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 20V666000 applies to your M2.
2. Call a BMW dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any fuel injection system symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are M2 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the fuel system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the fuel system have been filed since recall 20V666 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 BMW M2: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the fuel system

Can recall 20V666 make my M2 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Fuel pump and fuel line defects can cause the 2021 BMW M2 to stall without warning. If it happens again after the recall repair, document it and return to the dealer.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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