BMW recall 26V733000 - Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles

NHTSA · November 4, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V733000 (Bmw), reported November 4, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 720,796.
• Component: Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles.
• Details as of November 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

November 4, 2026

Recalling firm

BMW of North America, LLC

Source ID

26V733000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 395 recall campaigns from BMW of North America, LLC since 2010, 16 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 720,796 vehicles, it is larger than 99% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Sportswagon, 2015-2018 X4, and 2016-2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective action

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Affected vehicles

106 make/model/year rows in the campaign; showing the first 60 distinct.

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