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2011 BMW 7 Series

1 recall Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #18V248000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has an electric auxiliary water pump that helps keep your engine cool. This pump is like a tiny fan that circulates coolant through your engine. In some 2011-2012 models, this pump could fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the circuit board overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk. A fire in your engine compartment could spread and cause damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty auxiliary water pump with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the parts become available and should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as you can. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall risk grade for the 2011 BMW 7 Series?

The 2011 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 2011 BMW 7 Series have?

The 2011 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 2011 BMW 7 Series?

The most severe recall for the 2011 BMW 7 Series is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2011 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 2011 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #18V248000)

Your vehicle has an electric auxiliary water pump that helps keep your engine cool. This pump is like a tiny fan that circulates coolant through your engine. In some 2011-2012 models, this pump could fail and cause the circuit board to overheat. If the circuit board overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk. A fire in your engine compartment could spread and cause damage to your vehicle. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty auxiliary water pump with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the parts become available and should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as you can. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.