NHTSA Complaint #11460026 — 2010 BMW X5

The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, she saw smoke exiting the hood. The contact stated the low coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and call for roadside assistance. The contact states the smoke detained independently, once she turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed the radiator and the water pump was needing to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The contact stated she purchased the radiator and the water pump from the local dealer but had the repairs completed at independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired but she experience the failure for a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was unknown.