Needing to add oil between regular service intervals.
Repairs related to oil consumption—including valve stem seal replacement—were covered for 10 years or 120,000 miles from the in-service date. bmw valve stem seal recall
If you are experiencing these symptoms and believe you are eligible, you must: Needing to add oil between regular service intervals
Gran Turismo (F07) 2010-2012, Sedan (F10) 2010-2013 This excessive heat causes the rubber valve stem
The N63 engine's "hot-vee" design, which places the turbochargers inside the cylinder bank, creates immense heat-soak. This excessive heat causes the rubber valve stem seals to harden, crack, and fail prematurely.
If you own a 2009–2014 BMW equipped with an N63 V8 engine—specifically the 5 Series , 6 Series , 7 Series , X5 , or X6 —and are experiencing high oil consumption, you are likely part of a well-documented class action settlement.