BMW M5, M6 Recalled For Exploding Engines

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

BMW is recalling nearly 700 2013 M5 and M6s due to the potential for catastrophic engine failure.

The recall is related to a faulty oil pump, with NHTSA’s recall announcement stating

“Separation of the pump’s driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.”

A stop-sale order was issued on September 21st, but the recall won’t go into effect until later this month. Luckily, our own Alex Dykes already got his turn behind the wheel.

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  • Tstag Tstag on Oct 06, 2012

    Don't worry about it maybe some will clone your BMW car keys and nick the car off your drive. You can then take the insurance money and buy something more reliable likeable Jaguar XF R.

  • Tuscreen-auto Tuscreen-auto on Oct 06, 2012

    These BMW M-series cars are supposed to generate excitement and thrills. Exploding powerplants do just that.

  • Never had a single problem with my 6.1 Liter supercharged HEMI. I guess even though this costs like twice as much, it's just not as good.

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    • Luke42 Luke42 on Oct 08, 2012

      @NMGOM: I understand that there are tradeoffs to owning a BMW. My point is that, while I've recently reached a pay-level where a BMW might be mandatory in some circles, the tradeoffs that "you have to make" just don't work for me. Also, the BMW's prestige is a turnoff for me personally. Except for a fascination with new technologies that hasn't yet changed the world (such as electric cars), I'm a pretty practical guy and don't want to be lumped in with prestige seekers. I know that there are lots of people who find the BMW package of luxury, prestige, and power/handling to be very compelling -- I'm just not one of them. The value proposition of a reliable mass-market car (cheaper, more reliable, easier to repair over the long term, less memorable) is very compelling to me personally. I just have different values than BMW owners, I guess. P.S. Any of you young guys out there who want to buy a luxury car to impress a girl or the people at work, make sure you check with them first to see if they find such things impressive. Prestige is in the eye of the beholder.

  • Probert Probert on Oct 07, 2012

    It'll be at least 3 cell phone conversations and a latte before the owners even notice - better send a text.

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