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NHTSA 10044281: Water pump failure
Water pump failure on BMW E60/E61/E65/E66 and other models (2008–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10044281 · Dec 2011
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
On certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump CAN over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10044281 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10044281 |
| Document IDs filed | RC-11V-521 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 5 Series, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 7 Series, 7 Series, X5 SAV, X6 SAV |
| Model years | 2008–2011 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E65, E66, E70, E71, F01, F02, F07, F10 |
| Engines | M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.