Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine oil filter drain plug might not be tightened properly, which could cause oil to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If a large amount of oil leaks out, it could damage your engine, and in the worst case, lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a BMW dealership, where they'll inspect the oil filter drain plug and tighten it with the correct torque, free of charge.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE PLUG CAUSING AN INITIAL OIL SPRAY AND A SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LOSS OCCURS, ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT. DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THE DRAIN PLUG WITH THE CORRECTLY SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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