2003 BMW 745I & 2003 BMW 745LI + 1 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If a large amount of oil loss occurs, engine damage may result. Depending on the extent of the damage, a crash could occur.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V324000
- Manufacturer
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Vehicles affected
- 2,400
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-831-1117
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 12, 2003
- Built
- May 20, 2003 – Jul 18, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).