2012 BMW 6 Series recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2012 BMW 6 Series. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Apr 10, 2012Fire risk2011 BMW 5 Series, 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 6 Series and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
12V161000 · 3K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC