Last month we read about an official recall in the United States for BMW M5 and M6 models affected by an oil pump issue. Details of the problem were outlined in an internal BMW US document, which has been published by BimmerPost. Here’s the first few paragraphs:
Q1. Which models are affected by this Recall?
Affected are certain Model Year 2013 BMW M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles produced between July 2012 and September 2012.
Q2. What is the specific problem?
The issue involves the engine oil pump. The pump driveshaft can separate from the pump rotor. If this were to occur, the engine could experience a sudden loss of oil pressure which could cause severe engine damage.
Q3. Why are other models not affected?
It has been determined that only certain vehicles produced between July 2012 and September 2012 were equipped with an incorrectly manufactured oil pump.
Q4. How many vehicles are affected?
Approximately 696 vehicles in the US are potentially affected.
We contacted BMW Australia to see if any locally delivered models are, or would be, affected. This is the reply we were given by Piers Scott, Head of Corporate Communications, BMW Australia:
“20 Australian cars are affected but they are all still either en route or yet to be delivered. So the fix will be conducted whilst still in our care and not one Australian customer will be affected.”
So, there you go, if you’re about to buy or take delivery of your very own F10M you can rest assured that you won’t be affected by this issue.