NHTSA Campaign 12V475000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Issued by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · Reported Sep 28, 2012 · 696 vehicles affected
What's wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.
Consequence
Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | M5 | 2013 | 696 |
| BMW | M6 | 2013 | 696 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V475000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.