Vehicle recall 24V608000 · August 13, 2024
BMW 328i, 328xi and 10 more models
An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V608000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 13, 2024
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- March 28, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 720,796
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Pump; Electrical system › Wiring › Connectors/plugs/receptacles
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 228i (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- BMW 228XI (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- BMW 328i (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- BMW 328xi (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- BMW 428i (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- BMW 428XI (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- BMW 528i (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- BMW X1 (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- BMW X3 (2013-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- BMW X4 (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
- BMW X5 (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- BMW Z4 (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
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