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2008 BMW X6 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

2 recalls 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 is a small pump that helps keep your engine running smoothly. In some 2011-2012 BMW models, this pump could fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the circuit board overheats, there's a chance of a fire breaking out in your engine compartment. This is a serious risk that could cause significant damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new one, free of charge. They'll notify you when parts are available, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible. In the meantime, BMW recommends parking your vehicle outdoors to minimize the risk.
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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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Critical #11V521000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The electric auxiliary water pump in your vehicle is a critical part that helps keep your engine cool. It's controlled by a circuit board that can overheat in certain models of your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the circuit board overheats, it could cause the water pump to smolder or catch fire, potentially igniting the engine compartment or causing a vehicle fire. This could lead to serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty auxiliary water pump with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety and the integrity of your vehicle.
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Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW X6 2008 Recalls

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5 recalls
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Other BMW X6 Years

2026
2 recalls
2025
3 recalls
2024
4 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
7 recalls
2020
10 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
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2010
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2009
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