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Recall 18V-248: 2011–2012 BMW 550i, 2010–2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo and 19 more

BMW of North America, LLC recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Apr 18, 2018, covering about 47,806 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-248
Report date
Apr 18, 2018
Vehicles affected
47,806
Owners notified
Jun 15, 2018

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

The risk

If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V248000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW 550i2011, 2012All years
BMW 550i Gran Turismo2010, 2011, 2012All years
BMW 650i2012All years
BMW 750i2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
BMW 750LI2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
BMW 760LI2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
BMW Active Hybrid 72012All years
BMW Activehybrid 72011All years
BMW X52010, 2011, 2012All years
BMW X5 M2010, 2011, 2012All years
BMW X62008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC2010, 2011All years
BMW X6 M2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
MINI Cooper S2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
MINI Cooper S Clubman2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
MINI Cooper S Convertible2011, 2012All years
MINI Cooper S Countryman2011, 2012All years
MINI JCW2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
MINI JCW Clubman2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
MINI JCW Convertible2011, 2012All years
Rolls-Royce Ghost2010, 2011, 2012All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-248?

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

How is recall 18V-248 fixed?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.