2012-2016 BMW 328I, 2012-2016 BMW 328XI, 2012-2016 BMW 528I and 10 more models recall: Park Outside: Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 4, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 14, 2026.
Park outside NHTSA's record flags a fire risk when the vehicles are parked (NHTSA's “Park outside” warning). NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.
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- What's recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Sportswagon, 2015-2018 X4, and 2016-2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
- The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
720,796 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2012-2016 BMW 328I, 2012-2016 BMW 328XI, 2012-2016 BMW 528I, 2012-2016 BMW 528XI, 2013-2017 BMW X3, 2012-2016 BMW Z4 and 7 more models.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 16 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
139 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 12, 2026 2024-2026 BMW X3 recall: Incorrectly Attached Steering Spindle
- July 1, 2026 2023-2025 BMW 740I, 2023-2025 BMW 740I Xdrive, 2023-2025 BMW 760I Xdrive and 15 more models recall: Integrated Brake System Malfunction
- Jan. 30, 2026 2021-2024 BMW 330I, 2021-2024 BMW 430I, 2021-2024 BMW 530I and 5 more models recall: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
- Dec. 17, 2025 2014-2015 BMW 228I, 2014-2015 BMW M235I, 2014 BMW 320I and 4 more models recall: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
- Dec. 11, 2025 2025-2026 BMW X3 recall: Unintended Steering Wheel Movement
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- BMW 228I 2014-2016
- BMW 228XI 2014-2016
- BMW 328I 2012-2016
- BMW 328XI 2012-2016
- BMW 428I 2014-2016
- BMW 428XI 2014-2016
- BMW 528I 2012-2016
- BMW 528XI 2012-2016
- BMW X1 2012-2015
- BMW X3 2013-2017
- BMW X4 2015-2018
- BMW X5 2016-2018
- BMW Z4 2012-2016
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V733000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 4, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 720,796 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | Yes |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record