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NHTSA campaign 26V733000

Park Outside: Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit

BMW of North America, LLC

Potential units
720,796
Report received
Nov 4, 2026
Manufacturer ID
Not reported

Recall summary

What is being recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Sportswagon, 2015-2018 X4, and 2016-2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2012 BMW 328iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW 528iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW X4Production dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW X1Production dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW 428iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW 428iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2018 BMW X4Production dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW X3Production dates not reported
Vehicle2013 BMW 328iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2012 BMW 528xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW 428iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW 528xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW Z4Production dates not reported
Vehicle2012 BMW 528iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW X1Production dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW X3Production dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW 228iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW X3Production dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW 228iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW 528xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW 328iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW 428xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2013 BMW X1Production dates not reported
Vehicle2017 BMW X5Production dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW 528xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW 528iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2013 BMW Z4Production dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW 528iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2018 BMW X5Production dates not reported
Vehicle2013 BMW X302/15/2012 - Unknown
Vehicle2012 BMW X1Production dates not reported
Vehicle2013 BMW 528xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW 428xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2017 BMW X3Production dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW 328iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2013 BMW 328xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW 328xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW 228xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW 228xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW Z4Production dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW 328xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW X4Production dates not reported
Vehicle2013 BMW 528iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2017 BMW X4Production dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW 328iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW 428xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW X5Production dates not reported
Vehicle2014 BMW 328xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2012 BMW Z4Production dates not reported
Vehicle2015 BMW Z4Production dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW 228xiProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW 228iProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2012 BMW 328xiProduction dates not reported

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files