Is the 2012 BMW X6 safe to drive?

The 2012 BMW X6 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 18V248000

Critical Plain English 2018-04-18

What This Recall Means

Component

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

What Happened

The electric auxiliary water pump in your vehicle is a small part that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2011-2012 BMW models, this pump can fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Risk if Unfixed

If the circuit board overheats, it could increase the risk of a fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle or even lead to a fire that could harm you or others.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty water pump with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair can be done, and you should schedule it as soon as possible. In the meantime, it's a good idea to park your vehicle outside to reduce the risk of a fire.

Affected Vehicles

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V248000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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