BMW Water Pump

The BMW water pump is a crucial component in the engine cooling system of your vehicle. The efficiency of the engine cooling system depends upon the circulation of a liquid coolant through the engine to reduce the temperature as it operates, pumped through by the BMW water pump, which then sends the coolant through the system to the radiator. The radiator then removes the heat that the coolant has collected from the engine, as it travels through the radiator cooling cores, with a flow of cool air, so that it is able to repeat the process efficiently, returning to the engine cooled and ready to collect engine heat again. This process continues to repeat as long as the engine is in operation to prevent engine overheating. The BMW water pump is responsible for keeping a constant pressurized flow of coolant moving through the system. The BMW water pump is a reliable and efficient vehicle component that will continue to perform its function for many miles of travel in a well-maintained cooling system. However, if the cooling system is not maintained properly the BMW water pump can be compromised by corrosion and debris that can collect in the system. Over time, the BMW water pump can fail from simple wear and tear even in a perfectly maintained system. If you hear noises from the BMW water pump, or the temperature gauge begins to creep upwards during normal driving, these are often signs of a failing BMW water pump. We carry a selection of quality BMW water pump replacements at great prices in our online catalog. Our secure site makes ordering safe and easy or our toll-free phone line can take your BMW water pump order just as conveniently.

• It’s important to replace a failing BMW water pump because of its role in protecting the engine from heat-related damage.
• As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that built the vehicle, BMW manufactures and sells Genuine parts for its vehicles.
• On April 23, 2018, BMW of North America issued Part 573 Safety Recall Report 18V-248. The company recalled nearly 48,000 vehicles of various years and models with faulty auxiliary water pumps that didn't work.
• Virtually any car parts supplier carries multiple aftermarket products for a component. You’ll have plenty of options to choose from, and the plethora of auto water pump models in the market keeps prices competitive.
• A water pump designed for BMW vehicles can cost anywhere between $30 and $980.

BMW vehicles deliver sheer driving pleasure through the synergy between diverse car parts. The Bavarian company engineers high performance into components as humble as the water pump that moves coolant through the engine block, hoses, and radiator, keeping the engine cool despite running for long periods.

All car parts wear out from fatigue, and as a component with many moving parts, the water pump can show signs of age earlier than expected. It’s important to replace a failing pump because of its role in protecting the engine from heat-related damage.

OE stands for Original Equipment. It includes the stock parts found aboard any vehicle when it rolls out of the factory gates and the replacement parts produced by either the car manufacturer or a partner company. Some also call them Genuine parts.

As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that built the vehicle, BMW manufactures and sells Genuine parts for its vehicles. You can get OE parts at BMW dealerships and authorized retail stores. The limited number of outlets makes it harder to get an OE part you need, especially after the retailer applies markups.

On April 23, 2018, BMW of North America issued Part 573 Safety Recall Report 18V-248. The company recalled nearly 48,000 vehicles of various years and models, such as BMW550i Gran Turismo and Gran Turismo xDrive units built from April 23, 2010 to September 14, 2011.

The models relied on an auxiliary water pump to cool the circuit boards. Some vehicles came with faulty water pumps that didn’t work, so the electronics overheated because of the lack of coolant.

BMW swapped out the old pump for a new model, but the replacement unit apparently suffered the same problems as the previous design.

Earlier recalls in 2011 and 2012 also involved the auxiliary water pump. The 2011 recall affected 32,000 vehicles while the 2012 one involved 90,000 units.

Following the recall, BMW replaced the defective water pumps for no cost. If a car owner couldn’t replace the pump immediately, he should park his vehicle outdoors until such time that he can secure a new pump.

Aftermarket parts refer to components produced for a completed vehicle. They usually come from companies with no direct affiliation with the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Virtually any car parts supplier carries multiple aftermarket products for a component. You’ll have plenty of options to choose from, and the plethora of auto water pump models in the market keeps prices competitive.

Contrary to what you may have heard, aftermarket parts work like OE parts. Aftermarket parts also offer other advantages, such as wider availability.

A water pump designed for BMW vehicles can cost anywhere between $30 and $980. The exact price depends on what company manufactured the part, the condition of the part, and the quantity of parts sold.  You can get an individual water pump or a set of 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 units.

To identify the replacement water pump unit best suited for your BMW on our site, enter your vehicle’s year, make, and model in the filter bar. You can find options in our catalog of quality parts for items as specific as a 2006 BMW 325i water pump.