BMW has announced a recall that will affect certain vehicles equipped with 8 or 12 cylinder turbocharged engines. According to the recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump could overheat and smolder, and could eventually lead to a fire in the engine compartment. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417. The vehicles involved in this recall include:

• 2011 5-Series
• 2011 5-Series Gran Turismo
• 2012 6-Series convertible
• 2012 7-Series
• 2012 X5 SAV
• 2012 X6 SAV
• 2011 Rolls Royce Ghost