BMW recalls 720,796 vehicles of various model series in the USA (NHTSA: 24V-608 – see list below). It is not yet clear whether European customers are also affected. (Update 12. 9. 2024: Vehicles in the EU27+ countries are not affected by this recall.)
This safety recall concerns the electrical connector of the water pump. Fluid from the crankcase ventilation system can accumulate on the intake air hose. If this happens, this fluid can drip onto the connector. Over time, this can lead to fluid ingress into the connector and possibly to a short circuit. In the worst case, there is a risk of a vehicle fire.
In an authorised workshop, BMW checks the water pump and the plug connector and, if necessary, replaces these components. The manufacturer will also fit a guard to drain any fluid that may drip onto the pump from the intake air housing of the crankcase ventilation system.
Owners of affected cars will be notified and instructed to take their vehicle to an authorised BMW centre for repair free of charge. Owners who had this repair performed at their own expense before the recall notification may be eligible for reimbursement.
These BMW models are affected by the recall:
- BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i from the production period 08 March 2011 to 30 June 2015
- BMW Z4 sDrive28i from the production period 07 February 2011 to 22 August 2016
- BMW 528i, 528i xDrive from the production period 06 April 2011 to 27 October 2016
- BMW X5 xDrive40e from the production period 06 July 2015 to 30 June 2018
- BMW 2 Series Coupé (228i, 228xi) from the production period 10 July 2013 to 22 June 2016
- BMW 2 Series Convertible (228i, 228xi) from the production period 16 September 2014 to 13 March 2015
- BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i from the production period 15 February 2012 to 25 August 2017
- BMW X4 xDrive28i from the production period 06 March 2014 to 06 March 2018
- BMW 3 Series Sedan (328i, 328xi) from the production period 09 June 2011 to 14 July 2016
- BMW 3 Series Estate (328i, 328xi) from the production period 26 February 2013 to 28 June 2016
- BMW 4 Series Coupé (428i, 428i xDrive) from the production period 12 March 2013 to 28 June 2016
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (428i, 428i xDrive) from the production period 10 June 2013 to 28 June 2016
- BMW 328xi Gran Turismo from the production period 12 June 2013 to 29 June 2016
- BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (428i, 428xi) from the production period 28 February 2014 to 01 July 2016
Source: NHTSA: 24V-608