2012-2018 BMW 228I, BMW 228XI and others recall: connectors/plugs/receptacles
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 13, 2024. It covers about 720,796 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 720,796
- reported
- Aug 13, 2024
- owners notified
- Mar 28, 2025
- related complaints
- 733
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V608000
Affected vehicles
- BMW 228I 2014-2016 201420152016
- BMW 228XI 2014-2016 201420152016
- BMW 328I 2012-2016 20122013201420152016
- BMW 328XI 2012-2016 20122013201420152016
- BMW 428I 2014-2016 201420152016
- BMW 428XI 2015-2016 20152016
- BMW 528I 2012-2016 20122013201420152016
- BMW X1 2012-2015 2012201320142015
- BMW X3 2013-2017 20132014201520162017
- BMW X4 2015-2018 2015201620172018
- BMW X5 2016-2018 201620172018
- BMW Z4 2012-2016 20122013201420152016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 733 complaints about electrical problems.
2014 BMW 228I2015 BMW 228I2016 BMW 228I2014 BMW 228XI2015 BMW 228XI2016 BMW 228XI2013 BMW 328I2014 BMW 328I2015 BMW 328I2016 BMW 328I2013 BMW 328XI2014 BMW 328XI
Questions about recall 24V608000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2018 BMW 228I, BMW 228XI and others connectors/plugs/receptacles?
Yes. Recall 24V608000, reported on August 13, 2024, covers about 720,796 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V608000?
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.
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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