NHTSA Recall 11V521000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32,084 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the BMW 5 Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V521000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OTHER FUEL TYPES › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | October 20, 2011 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Safety risk
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
This recall was expanded to include additional vehicles in april 2012.see recall no. 12v161.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V521000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 2011 |
| BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo | 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 7 Series | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW X5 | 2010, 2011 |
| BMW X6 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.