BMW Recalls 2008-2011 Models for Engine Fire Risk
BMW is recalling specific 2008-2011 models because an overheating circuit board in the auxiliary water pump could cause a vehicle fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential vehicle fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for Severe recalls.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC 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. These vehicles are equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged engines. The recall involves approximately 32,084 vehicles.
The defect involves the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump, which can overheat. This overheating could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X6, X5
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine Cooling
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 32,084
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (5)
- 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
- 7-SERIES
- X6
- X5
- 5 SERIES
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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