NHTSA Complaint #11460949 — 2012 BMW 328I
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11460949 |
| Vehicle | 2012 BMW 328I |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
I hear a whining noise coming from the engine and sounds like the timing chain is getting ready to snap. this is a common problem in this type of engine, resulting in a damaged engine.
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