NHTSA Recall 12V161000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,846 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the BMW 5 Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V161000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OTHER FUEL TYPES › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | April 10, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 30, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and 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 april 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
This recall is an expansion of safety recall 11v521.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V161000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 2011 |
| BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo | 2011 |
| BMW 6 Series | 2012 |
| BMW 7 Series | 2012 |
| BMW X5 Sav | 2012 |
| BMW X6 Sav | 2012 |
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.