The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V161000·Announced 2012-04-10

BMW Recalls 2011-2012 Models for Engine Fire Risk

BMW is recalling certain 2011-2012 models because an overheating circuit board in the auxiliary water pump could cause a vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect could lead to a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire risks.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 5-Series, 5-Series Gran Turismo, and model year 2012 6-Series Convertible, 7-Series, X5 SAV, and X6 SAV vehicles. This recall is an expansion of Safety Recall 11V521 and affects vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged engines.

The recall is necessary because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat. This overheating could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

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.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, X6 SAV
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2,846

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 (6)

  • 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
  • 7-SERIES
  • X5 SAV
  • X6 SAV
  • 5 SERIES
  • 6 SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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