NHTSA Complaint #11455110 — 2020 BMW X3

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11455110
Vehicle	2020 BMW X3
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 19, 2022
Date Filed	March 3, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

Vehicle engine RPM will arbitrarily increase from 500-600 RPM to 1200-1500 RPM while idling in drive and at operating temperature, such as at a stoplight or in a drive-through. The vehicle also makes a distinct clunking sound under normal stop-and-go driving conditions.

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