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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
19 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump issues across 4 makes and 10 models.
The engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 19 filings from 4 manufacturers and 10 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD ECOSPORT with 10 filings, followed by SUBARU FORESTER and KIA SOUL. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORD ECOSPORT | 10 |
| 2 | SUBARU FORESTER | 1 |
| 3 | KIA SOUL | 1 |
| 4 | KIA SORENTO | 1 |
| 5 | FORD FIESTA | 1 |
| 6 | FORD EXPLORER | 1 |
| 7 | FORD EXPEDITION | 1 |
| 8 | FORD EDGE | 1 |
| 9 | BMW X7 | 1 |
| 10 | BMW X1 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns 2020 BMW X7. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the message "Oil Pump Leak Over - Get the Vehicle Towed to Local Service Dealer" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an indep
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled while accelerating. The vehicle was a
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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact restarted
I was driving down a very busy highway about 60 mph when my oil light started flashing on my dash and my check engine light came on and when I tried to push my brake pedal to stop my car I couldn't pu
Oil pump failure because of Ford recall on broken oil pump belt- driving down the interstate with no place to pull over about getting ran over by semi bc the car suddenly stopped with any warning or a
It gave me an engine code saying there was a connection issue but the car was drivable and that i needed to schedule service. No code saying your engine is failing. It was the holidays. Dealers were
This model of the Ford Ecosport needs to be recalled due to a faulty engine. My engine had to be replaced at 70k miles because of a design flaw. As I was driving, the car indicated low oil pressure an
The car started overheating while on my way home from a trip. I had to get a wrecker to haul it in. Ford offered no help. It was the water pump. Milage at the time was 103,000, Cost to fix $3000. So n
The car shut down while driving. The tech explained that the oil pump failed and ruined the engine. The tech also alerted us to this being an issue that the NHTSA was investigating.
The check engine light came on with (what Ford Service stated) and emissions error. Then three days later the check engine light came on along with the low oil pressure warning. The car was not accele
Oil pump caused engine failure. Quote from Ford dealer for engine replacement was $6,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost engine power, reducing the speed to approximately 15 MPH. The oil pressure warning light was illuminate
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the contact heard an abnormal s
The low engine oil light came on when the oil was full. Car began shuttering and whining. Dealership says oil pump went out and engine ruined
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds and then lost motive power. The low oil pressure warning light wa
The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that she noticed an abnormal odor coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took
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Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.