Vehicle recall 03V324000 · August 26, 2003
BMW 745i, 745Li and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine oil filter drain plug may be insufficiently tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the engine oil filter drain plug may be insufficiently tightened. This could lead to loosening of the plug causing an initial oil spray and a subsequent oil leak.
- Consequence
- If a large amount of oil loss occurs, engine damage may result. Depending on the extent of the damage, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque of the oil filter drain plug and, if necessary, retighten the drain plug with the correctly specified torque. Owner notification began on September 12, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V324000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 26, 2003
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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