2013 BMW M5 and BMW M6 recall: engine
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 28, 2012. It covers about 696 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 696
- reported
- Sep 28, 2012
- owners notified
- Nov 30, 2012
- related complaints
- 8
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 12V475000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 12V475000
Is there a recall on the 2013 BMW M5 and BMW M6 engine?
Yes. Recall 12V475000, reported on September 28, 2012, covers about 696 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V475000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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