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2006 BMW 3 SERIES Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1518109
Internal NHTSA #	11155147
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	3 SERIES
Model Year	2006
File date	15/11/18
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Fuel leak coming from the fuel filter / fuel pressure regulator, located inside the fuel tank. The plastic cover where the presurred fuel line is connected cracks causing the fuel to leak. I noticed the issue due to a strong fuel smell comming from the left rear of the vehicle. I followed the smell and it took me to the fuel tank access under the rear seat on the left (driver) side. That is where i noticed fuel accumulation outside the tank. Then i proceed to start the engine and clearly noticed the fuel leaking from an small crack on the filter (not the fuel line). I started a research on the subject and i found several complains about this issue including videos on youtube on many bmw models. Also found there is an active safety recall for some vw models with the same situation. The parts from both vehicle brands are pretty similar and the parts are from the same supplier (vdo). I just need you take a look at this as a safety concern before vehicles start catching fire. Thanks for your attention on this matter. Sorry for not having pictures, just google it and you will see it.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	0
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BAYAMON, PR
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 BMW 3 SERIES Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 BMW 3 SERIES Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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