BMW 5 Series, 6 Series Recall R/2012/109: Engine May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Sep 2012
- Launched
- 80
- vehicles in the UK
- 0011020300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled 5 Series, 6 Series vehicles built between 1 July 2012 and 27 September 2012. In individual cases the oil pump may no longer provide the required oil pressure. The dealer will replace the oil pump with the correct version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In individual cases the oil pump may no longer provide the required oil pressure. This may cause severe engine damage. Additionally the occurrence of critical driving situations cannot be ruled out because the oil pressure may drop suddenly while driving. The driver will usually notice a drop in the engine oil pressure due to the check control message ''Low oil Pressure''. It is also possible the engine block will be damaged and as a result engine oil may be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY FAIL Defect: In individual cases the oil pump may no longer provide the required oil pressure. This may cause severe engine damage. Additionally the occurrence of critical driving situations cannot be ruled out because the oil pressure may drop suddenly while driving. The driver will usually notice a drop in the engine oil pressure due to the check control message ''Low oil Pressure''. It is also possible the engine block will be damaged and as a result engine oil may be lost. Remedy: The oil pump will be replaced with the correct version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause severe engine damage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the oil pump with the correct version.
Are You Affected?
5 Series, 6 Series built between 1 July 2012 and 27 September 2012 may be included. BMW estimates 80 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0011020300 or the DVSA reference R/2012/109. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2012/081 on 30 Jul 2012, for ePS may not perform as specified. The one launched after it was R/2012/150 on 6 Dec 2012, for drive may fail. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/109, launched 26 September 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.