BMW Recalls Hundreds of Thousands of Vehicles for Fire Risk
Almost three-quarters of a million BMWs are being recalled. The automaker is clawing the vehicles back for an issue with the water pump electrical connection that could increase the fire risk.
The recall impacts several models, including the 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, and 2015-2018 X4, among others. In total, more than 720,000 vehicles are involved in the recall. BMW said the problem relates to the vehicles’ water pumps, which may have incorrect sealant. Over time, the pumps may be susceptible to water at the point of connection, which could cause a short and, potentially, a fire.
BMW will inspect and replace the pumps and connectors as needed. Dealers will also install a shield to divert any liquid that drops onto the pump from above. The automaker will notify affected owners by mail in October, instructing them to take their cars to a dealer for repair.
It’s always interesting to see recalls for older model vehicles. Some of the models on the list have been on the road for more than a decade, with many seeing their last recall several years ago. The X1’s last recall was in 2020 for a faulty airbag inflator, which itself was a replacement for the now-infamous Takata airbags that caused so many issues.
[Images: BMW]
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Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.
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