BMW M5 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V475000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | M5 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-11-30 | 2012-09-28 | 2012-09-28 |
Production Dates: 2012-07-19 - 2012-09-11
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 696
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
