NHTSA recall 12V161000
Engine And Engine Cooling · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 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
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V161000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.