The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided information about the recall. BMW will notify owners in October about the problem and the steps they need to take.
The recall affects many BMW models made between 2012 and 2018. These include popular cars like the X1, Z4, 528i, 328i, and X5, among others.
The water pump's electrical connector doesn't seal well enough. Over time, fluid can get into the electrical plug connector. This could cause a short circuit and, in rare cases, a fire.
To fix the problem, BMW dealers will:
1. Check the water pumps and plug connectors 2. Replace parts if needed 3. Install a shield to keep fluid away from the positive crankcase ventilation system's intake air house
BMW will do all this work for free at their authorized centers.
This recall is a big deal for BMW. It covers many different models across several years. While the chance of a fire is low, BMW wants to make sure all affected cars get fixed to keep drivers safe.
If you own a BMW made between 2012 and 2018, keep an eye out for a letter from the company in October. When you get it, make an appointment with your local BMW dealer to get your car checked and fixed if needed.
The full list of vehicles includes:
- 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i
- 2012-2015 X1 xDrive28i
- 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i
- 2012-2016 528i
- 2012-2016 528i xDrive
- 2012-2016 328i
- 2012-2016 328xi
- 2016-2018 X5 xDrive 40e
- 2014-2016 228i
- 2014-2016 228xi
- 2014-2016 428i
- 2014-2016 428i xDrive
- 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo
- 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i
- 2013-2017 X3 xDrive28i
- 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i
- 2015-2016 428xi
Source: Autoblog