Recall 11V521000: 2011 BMW 5 Series, 2010–2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo, 2009–2011 BMW 7-SERIES +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 20, 2011
Vehicles affected
32,084
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.

The risk

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 december 19, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

This recall was expanded to include additional vehicles in april 2012.see recall no. 12v161.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V521000
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner letters
Dec 19, 2011
Components
Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo/supercharger (Engine)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology