BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series And 3 More Recall R/2011/147: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2011
- Launched
- 557
- vehicles in the UK
- 0011830200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series and 3 more vehicles built between 16 November 2007 and 2 February 2011. Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the additional coolant pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the additional coolant pump.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series and 3 more built between 16 November 2007 and 2 February 2011 may be included. BMW estimates 557 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0011830200 or the DVSA reference R/2011/147. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2011/132 on 12 Oct 2011, for pedestrian safety system may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2012/003 on 24 Jan 2012, for fire may occur. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/147, launched 17 November 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.