NHTSA Complaint #10701807 — 2006 BMW X5 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10701807
Vehicle	2006 BMW X5
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 4, 2015
Date Filed	March 25, 2015
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOTH A DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

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