NHTSA Complaint #10552615 — 2001 BMW 325XI
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10552615 |
| Vehicle | 2001 BMW 325XI |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 120,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
AFTER YOU ENTER 5TH GEAR, THE SHIFTER WILL NOT RETURN TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION AND PREVENTS ACCESS TO 3RD GEAR. THIS WILL ULTIMATELY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO DOWNSHIFT INTO THE INCORRECT GEAR CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE, DAMAGE TO THE GEARBOX, AND/OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS. *TR
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