BMW Cooper Recall R/2012/050: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 503
- vehicles in the UK
- 0017490100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled Cooper vehicles. Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. The dealer will replace the water pump for a new more robust version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded. Remedy: The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to smouldering of the water pump.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the water pump for a new more robust version.
Are You Affected?
Cooper may be included. BMW estimates 503 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 0017490100 or the DVSA reference R/2012/050. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper, Mini John Cooper WorksFire may occur | Urgent | R/2012/003 | |
| 2 SeriesReworking the PVC seam in the rear light housing | Urgent | R/2026/262 | |
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 | |
| 2 Series, 3 Series, 3 Series Touring, 4 Series and 7 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2026/054 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series, 3 Series PHEV and 14 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/405 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2012/049 on 27 Apr 2012, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2012/039 on 24 May 2012, for risk of fire. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/050, launched 27 April 2012. 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.