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BMW improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

NHTSA campaign 24V-608 · Reported August 13, 2024 · 720,796 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 228i, 328i, 328xi, 428i, 528i, X1, X3, X4, X5 and Z4
VEHICLES AFFECTED
720,796
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the wiring connectors/plugs/receptacles. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

WHY IT MATTERS

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-608.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014–2016BMW 228i
2012–2016BMW 328i
2012–2016BMW 328xi
2014–2016BMW 428i
2012–2016BMW 528i
2012–2015BMW X1
2013–2017BMW X3
2015–2018BMW X4
2016–2018BMW X5
2012–2016BMW Z4

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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What this record means

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