In January 2022, BMW released a statement acknowledging the presence of a technical issue with the N57 engine which contributed to instances of
police vehicles in the United Kingdom catching fire, including one case in January 2020 which resulted in the death of a British
police officer. This issue led to police forces across the United Kingdom withdrawing, retiring or limiting the speed of vehicles powered by the N57 engine, preventing their use in pursuits. In the press release, BMW stated “This issue is associated with the particular way in which the police operate these high-performance vehicles […] there is no need for action on civilian vehicles”. ==See also==