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Automotive · Japan · 2026-02-09

BMW M5 upper oil pan fastening bolts not tightened to specified torque

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CountryJapan
CategoryAutomotive
Published2026-02-09
ManufacturerBMW
Models affectedBMW M5
Units affected1
DefectSome bolts fastening the upper oil pan to the crankcase may not have been tightened to the specified torque due to an improper manufacturing process. As a result, due to driving vibrations, these bolts may loosen and fall into the lower oil pan, potentially damaging the oil pump chain, leading to insufficient oil supply to the engine, displaying a check control message, and accelerating wear on the connecting rod bearings and main bearings, causing abnormal noise. If use continues, this could lead to reduced compression function by the connecting rods, abnormal crankshaft rotation causing mis…
Recall number外4146
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