NHTSA Complaint #10553259 — 2006 BMW 530XI ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10553259
Vehicle	2006 BMW 530XI
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 11, 2012
Date Filed	November 21, 2013
Mileage	57,178 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR BACK TO HOME, SUDDEN NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE AND FOUND OUT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND BELTS WERE OFF AND SHEARED OFF SOME BOLTS AROUND THE HOLDING. AFTER THE REPAIR AT THE TIME ON 5/1/2012, ENGINE STARTS DISCOVERING OIL LEAK AROUND THE FRONT CYLINDER HEAD HOUSING. KEEPING THE OIL LEVEL UP TO THE REQUIRE LEVEL FOR THE PAST YEAR. AS OF TODAY 11/21/2013, I DISCOVERED THE REASON WHY THE CYLINDER HEAD HOUSING IS LEAKING OIL IS 2 SHEARED OFF BOLTS ON TOP OF THE HEAD HOUSING. I DRIVE NORMALLY AND ALUMINUM SCREWS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AND IT BROKE OFF THAT EASY WITH NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION. *TR

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