BMW Recall 24V-608: Electrical system – connectors/plugs/receptacles

Affected: 2014–2016 BMW 228i, 2012–2016 BMW 328i, 2012–2015 BMW 328xi and 7 more. Filed with NHTSA on August 13, 2024, covering about 720,796 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign24V-608 (24V608000)
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentElectrical system › Wiring › Connectors/plugs/receptacles
Report dateAugust 13, 2024
Owners notifiedMarch 28, 2025
Vehicles affected720,796
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 8 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the electrical system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 24V-608 repair free?

Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 720,796 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.