2011-2012 BMW 5 Series, BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and others recall: turbo/supercharger
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 10, 2012. It covers about 2,846 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,846
- reported
- Apr 10, 2012
- owners notified
- Apr 30, 2012
- related complaints
- 17
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and 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 april 30, 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 12V161000
Affected vehicles
- BMW 5 Series 2011 2011
- BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 2011 2011
- BMW 6 Series 2012 2012
- BMW 7 Series 2012 2012
- BMW X5 SAV 2012 2012
- BMW X6 SAV 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about engine problems.
2011 BMW 5 Series2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo2012 BMW 6 Series2012 BMW 7 Series2012 BMW X5 SAV2012 BMW X6 SAV
Questions about recall 12V161000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 BMW 5 Series, BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and others turbo/supercharger?
Yes. Recall 12V161000, reported on April 10, 2012, covers about 2,846 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V161000?
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. 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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