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Automotive · Japan · 2025-12-04

BMW engine oil pump bolts may be improperly fastened due to manufacturing defect

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-04
Manufacturer	BMW Japan Corp.
Models affected	BMW M8 Cabriolet
Units affected	1
Defect	In the engine oil pump, due to an improper manufacturing process, some bolts fastening the engine oil pump to the upper oil pan may not have been tightened to the specified torque. As a result, due to driving vibrations, etc., these bolts may loosen and fall into the lower oil pan, damaging the oil pump chain, leading to insufficient oil supply to the engine, displaying a check control message, and potentially accelerating wear on the connecting rod bearings and main bearings, causing abnormal noise. If use continues, a decrease in compression function due to the connecting rods and abnormal …
Recall number	外4125
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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