NHTSA Complaint #11517843 — 2020 BMW M340I

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11517843
Vehicle	2020 BMW M340I
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 19, 2023
Date Filed	April 19, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

Oil pump appears to have failed. Told plastic components inside pump. BMW issued a new part number and changed pump to all metal internals. This is standard on later production dates now. Pump failure causes engine failure and oil gauge failure to read out. Head gasket replacement which may or may not be related.

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