NHTSA Complaint #11472672 — 2018 BMW 430I

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430i. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the low coolant/add coolant warning light illuminated. The contact stated she saw a coolant leak underneath the engine. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure a second time. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle back to the independent mechanic and was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was being repaired at the time of the call. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,348. The contact stated that the part was replaced by a private mechanic.