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1 open recall

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Open recall

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,846 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V161000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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