2022 BMW X1 Fuel Rail Recall (22V513)

Recall 22V513 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 BMW X1 in recall 22V513?

The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 X1 with recall 22V513?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the fuel rail.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V513?

Recall 22V513 covers 5 vehicles: 2022 BMW 228I; 2022 BMW X1; 2022 BMW X3.

NHTSA lists 5 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the X1 fuel rail recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

When was recall 22V513 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 22V513 to NHTSA on July 20, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 19, 2022.

This recall was filed 51 months ago. If your X1 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my X1 is part of recall 22V513?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V513 is open on your X1, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 X1 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should X1 owners do about recall 22V513?

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 22V513000 applies to your X1.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
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 rail 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 X1 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the fuel system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the fuel system have been filed since recall 22V513 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 82 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 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.

• 2022 BMW X3: 78 complaints in total, 2 about the fuel system
• 2022 BMW 228I: 3 complaints in total, 1 about the fuel system
• 2022 BMW X1: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the fuel system

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

We were picking up my wife’s 2022 BMW 228xi after having tinting applied to windows. As I was in the office paying for the work, my wife put her purse in the car and sat in the driver’s seat.

2022 BMW 228I owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11719262, filed February 19, 2026

On April 26, 2025, while driving my 2022 BMW X3, the vehicle suddenly emitted smoke and caught fire. Fortunately, all five passengers, including myself, were able to exit the car before it became fully engulfed in flames. The car was destroyed and is a total loss.

2022 BMW X3 owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11659179, filed May 6, 2025

Can recall 22V513 make my X1 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.

Recall 22V513000 does not automatically make your X1 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Fuel pump and fuel line defects can cause the 2022 BMW X1 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.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

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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