The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
The risk
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 18V-248 (18V248000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Engine |
| Report date | April 18, 2018 |
| Owners notified | June 15, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 47,806 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2011 BMW 550i
- 2012 BMW 550i
- 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo
- 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo
- 2012 BMW 650i
- 2009 BMW 750i
- 2010 BMW 750i
- 2011 BMW 750i
- 2012 BMW 750i
- 2009 BMW 750li
- 2010 BMW 750li
- 2011 BMW 750li
- 2012 BMW 750li
- 2010 BMW X5
- 2011 BMW X5
- 2012 BMW X5
- 2008 BMW X6
- 2009 BMW X6
- 2010 BMW X6
- 2011 BMW X6
- 2012 BMW X6
- 2007 Mini Cooper S
- 2008 Mini Cooper S
- 2009 Mini Cooper S
- 2010 Mini Cooper S
- 2011 Mini Cooper S
- 2012 Mini Cooper S
- 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman
- 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman
- 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman
- 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman
- 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman
- 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman
- 2007 Mini JCW
- 2008 Mini JCW
- 2009 Mini JCW
- 2010 Mini JCW
- 2011 Mini JCW
- 2012 Mini JCW
- 2009 Mini JCW Clubman
Plus 22 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
- 2011 BMW 550i engine problems 34
- 2012 BMW 550i engine problems 13
- 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo engine problems 2
- 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo engine problems 3
- 2012 BMW 650i engine problems 12
- 2009 BMW 750i engine problems 7
- 2010 BMW 750i engine problems 4
- 2011 BMW 750i engine problems 2
- 2012 BMW 750i engine problems 6
- 2009 BMW 750li engine problems 7
- 2010 BMW 750li engine problems 20
- 2011 BMW 750li engine problems 8
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 18V-248 repair free?
Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 47,806 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.