NHTSA Complaint #10442573 — 2011 BMW 335I

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10442573
Vehicle	2011 BMW 335I
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	October 29, 2011
Date Filed	January 5, 2012
Mileage	7,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THROUGH FOUR INCHES OF WATER WHEN IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE HYDRO LOCK FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 7,400. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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