Recall 12V161000: 2011 BMW 5 Series, 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 6 Series +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 10, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 2,846
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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.
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 april 30, 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 BMW 5 Series
- 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo
- 2012 BMW 6 Series
- 2012 BMW 7-SERIES
- 2012 BMW X5 SAV
- 2012 BMW X6 SAV
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V161000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Apr 30, 2012
- 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