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BMW vehicles recalled for water pump connector fire risk

BMW is recalling certain model years 2012 through 2018 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, X1, X3, X4, X5 xDrive40e, and other BMW vehicles. An electrical connector on the water pump may not be sealed properly, so it may be exposed to water and short circuit. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All BMW of North America, LLC recalls

What to do

  1. Park your vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed.
  2. Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to ask about the recall.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026.
  4. Check whether your VIN is involved on NHTSA.gov, where VINs will be searchable beginning December 25, 2026.
  5. If your vehicle was already repaired under NHTSA recall 24V608, it will still need the new remedy.
Call · 800-525-7417Official notice ↗

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Products
2012 BMW 328I · 2012 BMW 328XI · 2012 BMW 528I · 2012 BMW 528XI · 2012 BMW X1 · 2012 BMW Z4 · 2013 BMW 328I · 2013 BMW 328XI · 2013 BMW 528I · 2013 BMW 528XI · 2013 BMW X1 · 2013 BMW X3 · 2013 BMW Z4 · 2014 BMW 228I · 2014 BMW 228XI · 2014 BMW 328I · 2014 BMW 328XI · 2014 BMW 428I · 2014 BMW 428XI · 2014 BMW 528I · 2014 BMW 528XI · 2014 BMW X1 · 2014 BMW X3 · 2014 BMW Z4 · 2015 BMW 228I · 2015 BMW 228XI · 2015 BMW 328I · 2015 BMW 328XI · 2015 BMW 428I · 2015 BMW 428XI · 2015 BMW 528I · 2015 BMW 528XI · 2015 BMW X1 · 2015 BMW X3 · 2015 BMW X4 · 2015 BMW Z4 · 2016 BMW 228I · 2016 BMW 228XI · 2016 BMW 328I · 2016 BMW 328XI · 2016 BMW 428I · 2016 BMW 428XI · 2016 BMW 528I · 2016 BMW 528XI · 2016 BMW X3 · 2016 BMW X4 · 2016 BMW X5 · 2016 BMW Z4 · 2017 BMW X3 · 2017 BMW X4 · 2017 BMW X5 · 2018 BMW X4 · 2018 BMW X5

Details

Units affected
720796
Classification
Park Outside
Recall number
26V733000

In the NHTSA's words

Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Sportswagon, 2015-2018 X4, and 2016-2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Hazard
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

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