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2009 BMW 7 Series · 1 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
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18V248000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's turbocharger is a critical component that helps your engine get more power. The electric auxiliary water pump is a smaller part that works with the turbocharger to keep it cool.
Risk if Unfixed
If the water pump fails, it can cause the circuit board to overheat and increase the risk of a fire. This is a serious safety issue that could cause a fire near your engine.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty water pump with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer, and in the meantime, BMW recommends parking your vehicle outdoors. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2009 BMW 7 Series?
The 2009 BMW 7 Series has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2009 BMW 7 Series have?
The 2009 BMW 7 Series has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2009 BMW 7 Series?
The most severe recall for the 2009 BMW 7 Series is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2009 BMW 7 Series safe to drive?
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER recall for the 2009 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #18V248000)
Your vehicle's turbocharger is a critical component that helps your engine get more power. The electric auxiliary water pump is a smaller part that works with the turbocharger to keep it cool. If the water pump fails, it can cause the circuit board to overheat and increase the risk of a fire. This is a serious safety issue that could cause a fire near your engine. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty water pump with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer, and in the meantime, BMW recommends parking your vehicle outdoors. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
