{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11748524,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/23/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"07/06/2026","vin":"WBA5U7C06LF","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I am submitting this complaint regarding a potential safety defect involving the engine lubrication system on my 2020 BMW M340i with the B58 engine. The vehicle was purchased used from a single owner with low mileage and comprehensive maintenance records, with no indication of prior engine or lubrication issues. While traveling at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly displayed a low oil pressure warning and simultaneously entered a protective shutdown strategy, resulting in a significant loss of engine power. This forced me to rapidly slow down and merge across multiple lanes of traffic to reach the shoulder, creating a dangerous situation with a substantial risk of a rear-end or multi-vehicle collision. There were no warning lights, fault messages, drivability concerns, or other symptoms before this incident. According to the authorized BMW dealership that inspected the vehicle, the engine experienced an oil pump failure that caused a loss of oil pressure, resulting in internal engine damage. The dealership found metal shavings in the engine oil and recommended complete engine replacement rather than repairing the oil pump due to the extent of the damage. The vehicle and failed components are available for inspection upon request. Based on the dealership's diagnostic findings, there were no stored oil pressure fault codes prior to the failure; the only oil pressure warning occurred at the time the engine lost power. I am concerned that this indicates the vehicle did not provide meaningful advance warning before a catastrophic failure occurred. I believe this may represent a defect in the oil pump assembly that warrants investigation. I have seen many reports from other owners discussing failures involving the B58 oil pump assembly, including concerns about an internal plastic component that many owners proactively replace with an aftermarket metal component to reduce the risk of failure. This failure posed an incredible safety risk to me and others on the road.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"BMW","productModel":"M340I","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}