NHTSA Recall 18V248000: Engine (engine and engine cooling) and turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,806 vehicles. It affects 21 models including the BMW 550I.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V248000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | April 18, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 15, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Safety risk
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V248000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 550I | 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 550I Gran Turismo | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 650I | 2012 |
| BMW 750I | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 750LI | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 760LI | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW Active Hybrid 7 | 2012 |
| BMW Activehybrid 7 | 2011 |
| BMW X5 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW X5 M | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW X6 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2010, 2011 |
| BMW X6 M | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| MINI Cooper S | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| MINI Cooper S Clubman | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| MINI Cooper S Convertible | 2011, 2012 |
| MINI Cooper S Countryman | 2011, 2012 |
| MINI Jcw | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| MINI Jcw Clubman | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| MINI Jcw Convertible | 2011, 2012 |
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | 2010, 2011, 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.