Bmw Recall Water Pump List

The BMW Water Pump Recall Explained The BMW water pump recall announced in August 2024 affects more than 720,000 vehicles in the United States and an additional 1.36 million cars worldwide. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall notification for over 720,000 BMW vehicles over a water pump malfunction that may cause a fire. BMW is recalling 720,796.

The recall stems from a faulty water pump and impacts 2012. A BMW water pump recall has "inconvenienced" the vehicle owner who filed the class action lawsuit. Out of 720,796 recalled vehicles, BMW estimates about 1% may have defective water pumps.

This recall mirrors the 2018 recall of defective electric auxiliary water pumps in BMW and MINI models. The turbocharger is a device designed to make the engine more efficient and amp up its performance. The BMW cars impacted by the water pump fire risk recall include the 2012 to 2016 model years of the BMW 328i and 328xi cars, as well as the 2014 to 2016 BMW 328xi Gran Turismo, and 2012 to 2016.

BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to an issue with the water pump's electrical connector that could potentially lead to a fire. This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. BMW AG has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Model Year 2012-2018 BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, Z4, X1 SAV, X3 SAV, X4 SAC, and X5 SAV models.

Our records indicate that you are the owner of a potentially affected vehicle. BMW has directed dealers to replace the electric auxiliary water pumps in affected vehicles free of charge, according to an NHTSA recall acknowledgement document. However, the automaker is still developing replacement parts.

That said, the company plans to reach out to owners June 11, and once more when replacement fixtures become available. SITUATION BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective August 14, 2024) on certain Model Year 2012 -2018 BMW vehicles that were produced between February 7, 2011, and June 30, 2018. This safety recall involves the electric coolant pump's engine wiring harness socket and plug pin connector.