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2012 BMW 7 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #18V248000 Plain English
Component

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

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The electric auxiliary water pump in your vehicle is a small part that helps keep your engine cool. In certain 2011-2012 models, this pump can fail and cause a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, the circuit board can overheat, which could cause a fire. This is a serious risk that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the parts are available, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. 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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Other BMW 7 Series Years

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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2012 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 2012 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #18V248000)

The electric auxiliary water pump in your vehicle is a small part that helps keep your engine cool. In certain 2011-2012 models, this pump can fail and cause a fire hazard. If the pump fails, the circuit board can overheat, which could cause a fire. This is a serious risk that requires immediate attention. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the parts are available, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2018 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.