REC-006063

active

2011–2018 BMW 328i, 520i, 528i, X1, X3, Z4

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.

Recall date: 29 August 2024

Defect

Due to a manufacturing defect, liquid may enter the electrical water pump connectors. This could cause an electrical short circuit leading to a vehicle fire.

Hazard

A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule an appointment to have the plug connector inspected and if necessary replaced. All work is completed free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au