NHTSA Complaint #11462320 — 2006 BMW 530I

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11462320
Vehicle	2006 BMW 530I
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 1, 2022
Date Filed	April 26, 2022
Mileage	2,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530i. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle started smoking from the engine and steering wheel. There was no fire in the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over safely to the side of the road. The vehicle was cooled down and then was driven to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

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