2008-2011 BMW 5 Series, BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and others recall: turbo/supercharger
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 20, 2011. It covers about 32,084 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 32,084
- reported
- Oct 20, 2011
- owners notified
- Dec 19, 2011
- related complaints
- 221
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
- Risk
- This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 11V521000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 221 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 11V521000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 BMW 5 Series, BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and others turbo/supercharger?
Yes. Recall 11V521000, reported on October 20, 2011, covers about 32,084 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V521000?
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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