NHTSA Recall 24V608000: Connectors/plugs/receptacles (electrical system) and pump (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 720,796 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the BMW 228I.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V608000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › PUMP |
| Report received | August 13, 2024 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V608000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 228I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 228XI | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 328I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 328XI | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 428I | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 428XI | 2015, 2016 |
| BMW 528I | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| BMW X1 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| BMW X3 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW X4 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW X5 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW Z4 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.