BMW X4, X5 Water Pump Connector May Short
high How serious is it? About this label
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V608000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:pump |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2018 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
An electrical connector on the engine's water pump was not properly sealed, so it can be exposed to water. If water reaches it, the connector can short circuit.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair (inspecting/replacing the water pump and connector, and adding a protective shield) is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V608000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Engine and Cooling Recalls Include Stalling and Fire Risks · all 4 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
- Safety risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.