BMW 328XI 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V608000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 328XI | 2016 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2024-08-13 | 2024-08-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 720796
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC. "BMW" is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed October 11, 2024. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
