If your BMW is covered by recall 26V733000, park it outdoors and away from buildings until the new recall repair is complete. BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in the United States because water can reach an improperly sealed electrical connector at the water pump. The connector can short-circuit and increase the risk of fire.
BMW reported the campaign on November 4, 2026. It replaces the earlier water-pump connector recall, 24V608. Vehicles repaired under that campaign still need the new remedy. Campaign 26V733000 summary
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Where should you park your BMW?
If your BMW is affected, use an open-air parking spot away from buildings and other structures. Skip the garage, including a detached garage, and avoid parking directly beside your house. Keep following the parking instruction until BMW completes the repair for 26V733000. Parking instructions for the BMW campaign
If your model appears below and you’re waiting for VIN confirmation, call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or contact a BMW dealer. Ask whether the campaign applies to your vehicle and where to park it while you wait. For other campaigns with similar instructions, see Cars With Fire-Risk Recalls: Should You Park Outside?
Which BMW models and years are affected?
The campaign covers certain vehicles in the groups below. Model year and body style can narrow the search. Use your VIN to confirm whether your specific BMW is included.
| BMW model or body style | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 2 Series Coupe | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 2 Series Convertible | 2015–2016 |
| BMW 3 Series | 2012–2016 |
| BMW 3 Series Coupe and Sports Wagon | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 328xi Gran Turismo | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 4 Series Convertible | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe | 2015–2016 |
| BMW 5 Series | 2012–2016 |
| BMW X1 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW X3 | 2013–2017 |
| BMW X4 | 2015–2018 |
| BMW X5 xDrive40e | 2016–2018 |
| BMW Z4 | 2012–2016 |
Campaign model and model-year listings
What causes the fire risk?
The issue is at the water pump’s electrical connector. If moisture reaches the connector through an inadequate seal, the electrical circuit can short. That short is the reason BMW is advising affected owners to park outside. Follow the parking instruction even if your BMW is running normally. Water-pump connector defect summary
How to check your BMW by VIN
- Find your 17-character VIN. Look at the driver’s side of the dashboard through the windshield or check your vehicle registration.
- Enter it in an official recall lookup. Check NHTSA’s recall lookup or the BMW USA recall lookup. Look for campaign 26V733000.
- Call BMW if the result is unclear. Give the representative your VIN and the new campaign number. Mention any previous water-pump recall work.
The campaign lists December 25, 2026 as the date affected VINs are scheduled to become searchable on NHTSA’s site. If your model is listed and you check before that date, contact BMW for guidance and check again once the VIN list is available. Campaign notification and VIN schedule
When will the recall repair be available?
As of November 13, 2026, the campaign summary lists the new remedy as under development. Owner notification letters are expected in December 2026. For the latest repair availability, give an authorized BMW dealer your VIN and ask whether it can schedule the work for campaign 26V733000. Campaign remedy status
If you already paid for work related to the water-pump connector, keep your itemized invoice and ask BMW about reimbursement eligibility. See Paid for a Repair Before a Recall? How to Get Your Money Back.
What if BMW already repaired your car?
You still need the new remedy if BMW completed the earlier recall on your vehicle. Campaign 26V733000 replaces 24V608 and calls for affected vehicles previously repaired under that campaign to return for the new remedy. Keep parking outside and away from structures until the new recall repair is complete. Bring the old service record if you have it so the dealer can identify which work was done. Replacement campaign details
Frequently asked questions
Is this a do-not-drive recall?
The campaign lists a park-outside advisory. Follow any vehicle-specific instructions BMW gives you when you check your VIN. Campaign safety advisory
Does the BMW X5 fire recall cover every 2016–2018 X5?
The campaign lists certain 2016–2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm whether your X5 is included. BMW USA recall lookup
Can I check a used BMW before I buy it?
Yes. Ask the seller for the VIN, check it through BMW or NHTSA, and request the dealer’s repair record if the seller says the recall was completed. Look for the new campaign number, 26V733000, on the paperwork. NHTSA recall lookup
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