NHTSA Complaint #11439886 — 2015 BMW X5

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11439886
Vehicle	2015 BMW X5
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 6, 2019
Date Filed	November 9, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

My husband was driving 20-25 mph and heard a loud "boom" - then his engine compartment began smoking. We had the vehicle towed to the BMW dealership. A rod was thrown through the engine compartment and the engine needed to be replaced. We are the original owners of the vehicle and service it regularly. There were no leaks, noises, lights, nor any other indications of trouble prior to the engine blowing up.

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