The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V475000·Announced 2012-09-28

BMW Recalls 2013 M5 and M6 Vehicles Due to Oil Pump Defect

BMW is recalling 2013 M5 and M6 vehicles because a manufacturing error could cause the engine oil pump to fail, leading to engine stall and crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine oil pump failure) that can lead to complete engine failure and an increased risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2013 model year M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles manufactured between July 19, 2012, and September 11, 2012. The recall involves 696 vehicles.

The defect is caused by a manufacturing process error where the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. This could allow the pump's driveshaft to separate from the rotor, leading to a sudden loss of oil pressure and complete engine failure. This failure results in an engine stall-like condition, which increases 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW M6, M5
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
Affected units
696

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • M6
  • M5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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