Recalls

USA Recall: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.

Corrective Action:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. the safety recall began on december 19, 2011. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

Additional Notes:
This recall was expanded to include additional vehicles in april 2012.see recall no. 12v161.owners may also 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 .