BMW recall: Auxiliary water pump’s electronic circuit board could lead to a short circuit
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.
The fix
The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 SERIES | 2 Dec 2010 | 5 Jul 2011 | 5,866 |
| 5 SERIES | 2 Jul 2010 | 26 Aug 2011 | 5,866 |
| 6 SERIES | 21 Dec 2010 | 2 Sep 2011 | 5,866 |
| 5 SERIES | 1 Feb 2011 | 22 Mar 2011 | 5,866 |
| X5 | 27 Aug 2009 | 22 Oct 2011 | 5,866 |
| Mini | 5 Jan 2007 | 23 Sep 2011 | 5,866 |
| 6 SERIES | 22 Feb 2011 | 31 Aug 2011 | 5,866 |
| 7 SERIES | 5 May 2009 | 1 Aug 2011 | 5,866 |
| Mini | 11 Jul 2011 | 23 Sep 2011 | 5,866 |
| Mini | 20 Aug 2009 | 23 Sep 2011 | 5,866 |
| 5 SERIES | 29 Sep 2010 | 25 May 2011 | 5,866 |
| Mini | 19 May 2011 | 19 May 2011 | 5,866 |
| Mini | 19 Jan 2011 | 30 Sep 2011 | 5,866 |
| Mini | 28 Oct 2010 | 23 Sep 2011 | 5,866 |
| X6 | 2 Oct 2008 | 22 Oct 2011 | 5,866 |
| 7 SERIES | 11 Nov 2008 | 5 Sep 2011 | 5,866 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 March 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.