Water Pump problems of the 2012 BMW X6

Two problems related to water pump have been reported for the 2012 BMW X6. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Water Pump problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2017

Heavy oil consumption, water pump went out - engine over heated.

2 Water Pump problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2015

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X6. While driving 55 mph, the transmission failed to shift to the lower gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure, but the diagnostic produced a fault code. The contact was informed that the electric auxiliary water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v161000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,001.




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