Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
What could happen
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 5 Series 2011
- Bmw 5-Series Gran Turismo 2011
- Bmw 6 Series 2012
- Bmw 7-Series 2012
- Bmw X5 Sav 2012
- Bmw X6 Sav 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V161000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 10, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 30, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,846
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Apr 1, 2011 to May 5, 2011
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
Notes
This recall is an expansion of safety recall 11v521.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 17, 2016
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 20, 2011
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, other Jul 22, 2010
- Bmw recall: Equipment Feb 18, 2010
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 2, 2022
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 14, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.