BMW 4 Series Fuel Pump: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the 4 Series, a confirmed recall genuinely addressed a defective high pressure fuel pump on related BMW models, with some pumps failing suddenly at motorway speeds.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — fuel pumps (aftermarket) Bosch 0 580 204 018 and 0 580 204 028 / Hüco 133256 and 133173

Accuracy note: Covers the BMW 4 Series (F32 2013-2020) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. In-tank fuel pumps are sold two ways: as a complete feed unit (the pump in its swirl pot with the fuel-level sender and float) or as a bare pump that is fitted into the old housing, and petrol and diesel versions are not interchangeable — most diesels have only a low-pressure lift pump in the tank, with the high-pressure pump on the engine. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Check fuel type, the plug pin count and whether your car has one sender or two (saddle tanks on 4x4 and some larger cars) against your VIN before ordering.

Fuel pumps / feed units (aftermarket)	Bosch 0 580 204 018 and 0 580 204 028 (in-tank feed units); Pierburg 7.03794.64.0 (feed unit with sender, 3 bar, 2-pin, 13.5 V, 152 mm diameter, 298 mm); Hella 8TF 358 302-891 (feed unit, 4 bar, 5-pin, seal supplied); Hüco 133256 and 133173 (petrol feed units with sender); Hüco 132782 (diesel feed unit with sender); Astemo 2503173 (petrol feed unit with sender); VDO 2803580317302 (petrol feed unit) and 2803580232302 (diesel feed unit); Meat & Doria 77788 (pump module, 3.8 bar).
Types & variants	Same family as the F22 Coupe: petrol feed units with sender, a separate diesel feed unit with sender, and a 5-pin module variant; bare pump motors (Trucktec 08.38.062) for the old housing.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	16117297778 (Meat & Doria 77788); 16 11 7 243 975 (Trucktec 08.38.062)
Fitment notes	Petrol and diesel units are not interchangeable and two petrol module designs exist, so match the OE number on the old module.

BMW 4 Series Fuel Pump: A Part That Fails at the Worst Possible Moments

On the BMW 4 Series, this particular failure has a knack for terrible timing, stranding drivers mid-journey instead of giving fair warning while the car's parked up safely. Spotting the early signs early enough is what stands between a routine fix and a roadside breakdown.

Before you buy: fuel pump specifications vary by engine size and fuel type, and petrol/diesel versions are never interchangeable. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

BMW 4 Series Fuel Pump: What It Does

Getting fuel from tank to engine at the correct combustion pressure is down to the fuel pump, and on the BMW 4 Series that pump sits inside the tank, submerged in fuel. That location is exactly why swapping out such a small part is rarely a quick job.

BMW 4 Series Fuel Pump: Generations & Engines: Fuel Pump Type

Accuracy note: these are documented patterns by generation and engine family, not a substitute for confirming your exact engine code — always verify against your V5C before ordering, since petrol and diesel pumps are never interchangeable.

F32/F33/F36 (2013–2020) & F82 M4 (2014–2020), all engines	Petrol: typically a single in-tank low-pressure pump; some later or higher-output variants may add a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump for direct injection — confirm your exact engine
G22/G23/G26 (2020–present) & G82 M4 (2021–present), all engines	Petrol: typically a single in-tank low-pressure pump; some later or higher-output variants may add a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump for direct injection — confirm your exact engine

BMW 4 Series Fuel Pump: Watch: Replacing It

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Low-pressure in-tank pump on F30/F36 (F36 = 4 Series Gran Coupe, same F3x platform)

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Confirmed: A Genuine Recall Worth Checking Your Car Against — BMW 4 Series Fuel Pump

This is genuinely worth checking directly: a confirmed recall addressed a defective high pressure fuel pump on related BMW petrol models from this era, worth checking your specific VIN against the official recall register, since this fix was provided completely free of charge.

A genuinely alarming safety warning worth knowing: some of these pumps have been documented failing suddenly and completely while driving at motorway speeds, causing the engine to die abruptly — worth having any symptoms like engine surging or difficulty starting investigated promptly.

It's also genuinely worth knowing that a genuine replacement pump, outside of any warranty or recall coverage, has been quoted at around £700 including parts and labour in the UK.

BMW 4 Series Fuel Pump: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fuel Pump Guide for symptoms to watch for (including the low-pressure vs high-pressure distinction on direct-injection engines), confirming fitment against your VIN, and OE suppliers worth knowing.

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