NHTSA recall 26V733000 · BMW of North America · Park outside · Reported November 4, 2026

Is my BMW in the water-pump connector recall?

Last updated: November 14, 2026 · Source: NHTSA campaign 26V733000 (Part 573 report and November 12, 2026 acknowledgement)

Is my BMW in the water-pump recall?

Maybe — if your VIN is in NHTSA campaign 26V733000 (also styled 26V733). BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2012–2016 3 Series, 5 Series, and Z4 vehicles; 2012–2015 X1; 2013–2017 X3; 2015–2016 4 Series Gran Coupe and 2 Series Convertible; 2014–2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, and 3 Series Sportswagon; 2015–2018 X4; and 2016–2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles — about 720,796 vehicles in all (manufacturer report date November 4, 2026). Model year or series name alone is not proof; the official report names specific trims (for example, many 28i / xDrive28i / sDrive28i lines, and the X5 xDrive40e only). NHTSA says involved VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026.

An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. BMW’s Part 573 report says owners will be notified by First Class mail and instructed to take the vehicle to an authorized BMW center to have the remedy performed for free once it is available. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. This is not described as a “do not drive” campaign in the official filing.

This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608 (also styled 24V-608). Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Do not add the two campaigns’ unit counts — both official totals are 720,796. As of BMW’s decision date (October 28, 2026), BMW said it was aware of approximately 10 US field instances that relate, or may relate, to this issue, and that it had not received any reports, nor was it otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries related to this issue (Part 573).

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NHTSA IDs

26V733000 · also styled 26V733

Potentially involved

~720,796 (campaign total; do not add family rows or the superseded 24V608 total)

Scope

Certain 2012–2018 BMW models listed below, including X5 xDrive40e only

Consumer advice

Park outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed (not a “do not drive” campaign)

Remedy

Currently under development; free at an authorized BMW center when available

Replaces

24V608 / 24V-608 — prior-repair vehicles still need the new remedy

Owner letters

Expected December 2026; interim notification planned December 25, 2026

VIN searchable

Beginning December 25, 2026 (NHTSA remedy text)

BMW customer service

1-800-525-7417

26V733000 · ~720,796 · park outside · remedy under development · replaces 24V608 · VIN lookup Dec 25, 2026

How to check your VIN

A matching model year, series name, or production window is only a screen. Model year or series name alone is not proof — owners must check the VIN. NHTSA says involved VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026. Until that date, this page does not give a conclusive “your VIN is included” or “your VIN is not included” answer.

• This site’s NHTSA vehicle recall checker — use it to check your VIN, with the date caveat above for this campaign.
• nhtsa.gov/recalls — official NHTSA VIN tool. NHTSA says involved VINs will be searchable beginning December 25, 2026.
• BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 can also discuss campaign 26V733000 / 26V733. A BMW manufacturer recall number is not stated in the Part 573 header reviewed for this page.

In general, a 17-character VIN appears on the lower-left corner of the windshield, on the driver’s-door label, and on the registration card. This page does not invent a BMW-specific VIN location beyond those usual places. VINs have 17 characters and never use the letters I, O, or Q.

NHTSA campaign 26V733000 (also 26V733)

NHTSA campaign number 26V733000 is the official U.S. identifier; the November 12, 2026 acknowledgement also styles it 26V733. Those labels are the same campaign. The manufacturer is BMW of North America, LLC, and the manufacturer report date is November 4, 2026. The acknowledgement subject is “Park Outside: Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit.” The campaign record lists the component as ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; the acknowledgement also lists ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP.

Park outside until the remedy is done

Official advice, from the NHTSA remedy text and the Part 573 report: “Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed.” The filing does not describe a “do not drive” campaign, and this page does not add a prohibition on driving or extra parking steps. This page is not driving advice beyond that official wording. Follow any later BMW or NHTSA advisory for your vehicle.

What the water-pump connector defect can do

NHTSA consequence: “A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.”

BMW’s Part 573 report describes the defect this way: “This safety recall involves the water pump’s electrical connector. Over time, due to material degradation at the connector, this could allow moisture to enter the pump, and lead to the possibility of a short circuit.” Safety risk (Part 573): “This could increase the risk of a thermal event and, in rare cases, a fire.”

The official cause field and the “warning that can occur” field in the Part 573 report are blank, and this page leaves those blanks blank. If you have a safety problem, you can also file a complaint with NHTSA.

As of the decision date (October 28, 2026), BMW’s Part 573 report states: “As of the decision date for this recall, BMW is aware of approximately 10 field instances in the US market that relate, or may relate, to the issue identified in this report.” It also states: “BMW has not received any reports, nor is BMW otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.” This page does not turn “approximately 10 … that relate, or may relate” into a confirmed-fire tally.

The remedy is still being developed (it will be free)

The official NHTSA remedy text says the remedy is currently under development. This page does not invent a repair procedure for the new fix, and it does not treat the earlier 24V-608 work as that remedy.

• When a remedy exists: BMW’s Part 573 report says: “Owners will be notified by First Class mail and instructed to take their vehicle to an authorized BMW center to have the remedy performed for free. Owners who have had this remedy performed at their own expense prior to the recall notification may be eligible for reimbursement according to BMW Group’s reimbursement plan in accordance with 49 CFR 573.13 and 49 CFR 577.11.”
• Owner letters: expected to be mailed in December 2026 (NHTSA campaign text). The Part 573 report says interim owner notification is planned to begin and end on December 25, 2026. The planned remedy owner-notification date is blank, and the filing is marked as a phased recall.
• Dealer notification: planned to begin and end on November 4, 2026 (Part 573).
• Phone: BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417 (from the NHTSA remedy text and the November 12, 2026 acknowledgement). The acknowledgement also notes that owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do with a recalled product — including how vehicle recall repairs are typically handled and when to contact the manufacturer.

Which models, trims, and production windows

Keep the official word “certain.” The public NHTSA summary includes “2014-2016 … 3 Series Coupe.” The Part 573 list describes the 2012-2016 BMW 3 Series as 3 Series Sedan (328i, 328xi) and has a separate 2014-2016 BMW 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive) population. There is no separate Part 573 “3 Series Coupe” unit block, and this page does not invent one. X5 coverage is the xDrive40e plug-in hybrid, not every X5. Many lines in this campaign are 28i / xDrive28i / sDrive28i trims. Do not treat every 2012–2018 BMW as included.

The 14 Part 573 family counts below sum to the official total of 720,796. Do not add them to the superseded 24V608 total, which is also 720,796. Production dates are inclusion screens, not a substitute for the VIN. The 2015-2016 2 Series Convertible window is shown exactly as filed (Sep 16, 2014 – Mar 13, 2015).

The official NHTSA campaign record also lists 53 make / model / year rows. Every row repeats the same campaign total of 720,796 — do not add those rows together. They are still only a screen:

Those 53 rows, by the names in the campaign record, are: 228I and 228XI (2014, 2015, 2016); 328I and 328XI (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); 428I and 428XI (2014, 2015, 2016); 528I and 528XI (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); X1 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015); X3 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017); X4 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); X5 (2016, 2017, 2018); and Z4 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). The X5 rows are still limited to the xDrive40e trim in the Part 573 table.

The Part 573 report also lists water-pump part numbers 8625097, 8635089, and 7604027, and names the supplier as “Peirburg Pump Technology GmbH” (spelling as printed). The VIN remains the inclusion test. The report lists the estimated percentage with the defect as 0.1%, with the official caveat that the calculated value is less than 0.1% but the filing portal does not allow a value below 0.1%.

If you already had the 24V-608 water-pump recall done

This campaign replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608 (also styled 24V-608). Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. A completed 24V-608 repair does not close 26V733. Both official totals are 720,796; do not add them together.

For history only — not as the new fix — the Part 573 chronology refers readers to BMW’s August 13, 2024 report for 24V-608. That earlier remedy was a protective shield to divert residual fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation system’s air intake hose, plus inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the pump and/or wire harness. The 24V608 campaign record describes inspecting and replacing the water pump and plug connector as necessary and installing a protective shield, free of charge, with owner letters mailed March 28, 2025. That superseded work is not the remedy now under development for 26V733.

BMW decided on October 28, 2026 to conduct this voluntary safety recall “in an abundance of caution” (Part 573 chronology). The chronology mentions later field incidents, including some after the 24V-608 remedy. The “approximately 10” sentence is not limited to post-repair vehicles, and this page does not add that limit. NHTSA campaign 24V608000 is the superseded filing.

Other BMW recalls (not this one)

Do not merge 26V733000 with other BMW campaigns. 24V608 / 24V-608 is the superseded water-pump campaign above — same official unit total (720,796), different remedy, and not a substitute for this recall. Other BMW recalls, including Takata airbag campaigns and later-model software or battery campaigns, are different defects and different populations. Non-xDrive40e X5 recalls are not this page. Even a matching family still needs a VIN check when the tool is live.

Official sources

• NHTSA recall 26V733000 campaign page — Checked: November 14, 2026
• NHTSA campaign 26V733000 — official campaign record (units, models, and remedy text) — Checked: November 14, 2026
• Part 573 Safety Recall Report (RCLRPT-26V733-8273) — Checked: November 14, 2026
• NHTSA acknowledgement dated November 12, 2026 (RCAK-26V733-8606) — Checked: November 14, 2026
• NHTSA.gov VIN / recall lookup (this campaign searchable beginning December 25, 2026) — Checked: November 14, 2026
• BMW USA Safety and Emission Recalls (general VIN tool; no dedicated 26V733 campaign page was found on November 14, 2026) — Checked: November 14, 2026

A dedicated BMW 26V733 campaign page was not found on November 14, 2026. The BMW USA Safety and Emission Recalls page is a general VIN tool and lists the same customer-service number. Official blanks — including the manufacturer recall number, the cause field, the warning-signs field, and the remedy owner-notification date — are left blank.

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