{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11721220,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"02/15/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"02/28/2026","vin":"5UXCR6C06L9","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I'm reporting a safety issue with BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine (primarily 2019\u20132021 models). These vehicles use an oil pump containing an internal plastic component that regulates oil pressure. This plastic part is fracturing in the field, leading to sudden loss or instability of oil pressure. Failures commonly occur during cold starts in low temperatures. When the component fails, oil pressure becomes erratic or is lost entirely, often with little to no warning before engine damage or vehicle disablement. Warning signs, when present, include inability to measure oil level electronically, abnormal oil pressure behavior, or sudden drivetrain malfunction warnings. These can quickly progress to engine shutdown or severe engine damage due to oil starvation. My vehicle is currently experiencing all of the described oil pump-related symptoms, including inconsistent electronic oil level readings and drivetrain malfunction warnings consistent with oil pressure instability. This condition creates a serious safety risk. The vehicle can become disabled without warning while driving or shortly after startup. Oil starvation can lead to catastrophic engine failure, especially at highway speeds, where sudden engine shutdown or seizure increases the risk of a crash. Failures are particularly dangerous in winter conditions, when vehicles may become immobilized in traffic or freezing temperatures. Replacement of the pump requires major disassembly and typically costs $6,000\u2013$8,000, assuming no engine damage. Owners cannot determine whether their vehicle has the original plastic component or a revised metal version. BMW\u2019s VIN-based parts lookup now shows only updated components even when original plastic parts remain installed, and the original plastic part number has been removed from dealer systems. Because this defect can cause sudden vehicle disablement and potential catastrophic engine failure without adequate warning.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"BMW","productModel":"X5","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}