NHTSA Complaint #11405127 — 2012 BMW X5 POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11405127
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 27, 2021
Date Filed	March 27, 2021
Mileage	67,754 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

FAULTY TRANSFER CASE

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