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Recall campaign12V161000

Recall 12V161000: 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo and 5 other models

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
Report received
Apr 10, 2012
Manufacturer
Bmw of north america, llc
Potentially affected
2,846vehicles
Model years
2011–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.