{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11729361,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/30/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/06/2026","vin":"5UXTY9C06M9","components":"POWER TRAIN","summary":"I am reporting a potential safety defect in BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine, primarily model years 2019\u20132021. These vehicles use an oil pump containing an internal plastic component responsible for regulating oil pressure. This component has been reported to fracture in service, resulting in sudden and complete loss of oil pressure.  Failures commonly occur during cold starts in low ambient temperatures. When the component fails, oil pressure may become erratic or drop to zero with little or no advance warning. In some cases, drivers may observe warning signs such as inability to measure engine oil level electronically, abnormal oil pressure behavior, or drivetrain malfunction warnings. These conditions can rapidly escalate to engine shutdown or severe engine damage due to oil starvation.  This defect presents a significant safety risk, as vehicles may become disabled unexpectedly while driving or shortly after startup. Sudden loss of propulsion increases the risk of traffic incidents, particularly if the vehicle becomes immobilized in active traffic lanes. The risk is heightened in winter conditions, when failures are more likely and occupants may be exposed to freezing temperatures while awaiting assistance.  Repair typically requires extensive engine disassembly, with costs ranging from approximately 6,000 to 8,000, excluding potential engine damage.  A key concern is that owners cannot reliably determine whether their vehicle is equipped with the original plastic component or a revised metal version. BMW\u2019s VIN-based parts systems now reflect updated components even if the original part remains installed, and the original plastic component is no longer listed in dealer parts catalogs.  Reports indicate failures across multiple production years, and the full scope of affected vehicles is unclear. Given the potential for sudden vehicle disablement without adequate warning, this issue warrants investigation as a safety-related defect.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2021","productMake":"BMW","productModel":"X3","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}