Відома особливість (витрата масла): Oil leaks are reported, including from rear cylinder-head plugs/seals; no verified source here confirms a specific oil consumption defect for this application.
Відомий дефект: Intake manifold flap/valve failure is reported on engines up to 2007, causing unstable running and often requiring intake manifold replacement.
Відомий дефект (ГРМ): Early M272 engines are reported to have balance shaft gear wear that can throw off timing; this is mainly associated with pre-2008 engines. The engine also uses a double-strand timing chain.