NHTSA Complaint #11660863 — 2015 BMW X3

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the message "Engine Overheated -Stop Vehicle Immediately" was displayed. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was later restarted, but the message "Engine Overheated Stop - Vehicle Immediately" was displayed again. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the water pump had overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who also determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.