NHTSA Complaint #10456856 — 2008 BMW X5

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10456856
Vehicle	2008 BMW X5
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	April 28, 2012
Date Filed	April 30, 2012
Mileage	52,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A LOUD FAN NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS.THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 52,000.

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