NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Published: August 13, 2024Recall ID: 24V608000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Affected Products
Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 24V608000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V608000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit. |
| Completion rate | 35.40 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 720796 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |