Affects 2012 BMW 328I, 2014 BMW 528I, 2015 BMW X4, 2015 BMW X1, 2015 BMW 428I, 2014 BMW 428I, 2018 BMW X4, 2014 BMW X3, 2013 BMW 328I, 2012 BMW 528XI, 2016 BMW 428I, 2016 BMW 528XI, 2016 BMW Z4, 2012 BMW 528I, 2014 BMW X1, 2015 BMW X3, 2014 BMW 228I, 2016 BMW X3, 2015 BMW 228I, 2014 BMW 528XI, 2014 BMW 328I, 2014 BMW 428XI, 2013 BMW X1, 2017 BMW X5, 2015 BMW 528XI, 2016 BMW 528I, 2013 BMW Z4, 2015 BMW 528I, 2018 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X3, 2012 BMW X1, 2013 BMW 528XI, 2016 BMW 428XI, 2017 BMW X3, 2015 BMW 328I, 2013 BMW 328XI, 2015 BMW 328XI, 2015 BMW 228XI, 2014 BMW 228XI, 2014 BMW Z4, 2016 BMW 328XI, 2016 BMW X4, 2013 BMW 528I, 2017 BMW X4, 2016 BMW 328I, 2015 BMW 428XI, 2016 BMW X5, 2014 BMW 328XI, 2012 BMW Z4, 2015 BMW Z4, 2016 BMW 228XI, 2016 BMW 228I, 2012 BMW 328XI. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Sportswagon, 2015-2018 X4, and 2016-2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk:
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
What to do:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 26V733000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Nov 4, 2026.