Large-Scale BMW Recall in the US Due to Defective Water Pumps
TapTechNews August 22nd news, BMW has initiated a large-scale recall in the US, involving more than 720,000 cars with defective water pumps that were produced between 2012 and 2018.
The recall notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that liquids from the positive crankcase ventilation system may accumulate on the intake Hose. This may cause liquids to drip on the plug connector, and over time, it may lead to a short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
TapTechNews noted that this recall affected 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i and 2015-2016 428xi models. A total of 720,796 cars are being recalled, and the 2012-2016 BMW 328i and 328xi models are the most affected, involving 236,702 cars.
BMW first became aware of this potential problem on March 19, 2024, when the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs of South Korea contacted them to inquire about a vehicle fire accident. BMW then began to investigate and learned that a similar incident occurred in the US in January.
In the following months, BMW tested the on-site parts, analyzed the water pumps, and investigated the plug connectors. They found that under certain rare vehicle operating conditions, the seal of the electrical plug connector may be affected by the liquids dripping from the intake hose.
BMW told NHTSA that they are aware of 18 customer complaints, concerns, and field reports in the US that may be related to this problem, but are not aware of any accidents or injuries.
Owners of affected models will receive recall notices starting from October 4th and will be instructed to take their vehicles to the dealer to inspect the water pumps and plug connectors, and replace them if necessary, and also install a shield to divert the liquids that may drip on the pump from the intake hose of the positive crankcase ventilation system.