BMW 550I (2012) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
BMW recalls 2011-2012 models with potential engine overheating causing fire. Owners must get free electric auxiliary water pump replacement by June 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2011-2012 models where a faulty electric auxiliary water pump could cause the engine circuit board to overheat and potentially start a fire. This recall affects vehicles that need prompt repair to prevent fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251438-bmw-550i-2012-recall-engine-overheat-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251438-bmw-550i-2012-recall-engine-overheat-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V248000
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“BMW 550I (2012) Recall: Engine Overheat Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251438-bmw-550i-2012-recall-engine-overheat-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V248000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V248000).
Why it’s dangerous
The electric auxiliary water pump may fail, causing the engine circuit board to overheat. This overheating can increase the risk of fire, especially if the vehicle is parked indoors.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 750i, 750Li, and other specified models are affected. Drivers with these vehicles are at risk if the pump fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is listed in the recall notice for 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 750i, 750Li, and other specified models. The recall covers vehicles with the electric auxiliary water pump that may fail.
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What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Park your vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy is completed to prevent fire risk.
Contact BMW
Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI at 1-866-825-1525 for recall notifications.
Get free replacement
BMW will replace the electric auxiliary water pump at no cost once parts become available.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the engine circuit board to overheat, increasing fire risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 750i, 750Li, or other specified models listed in the recall notice.
When will I get the replacement part?
BMW will notify owners starting June 11, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V248000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 18V248000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V248000 (April 18, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.