NHTSA Complaint #11464973 — 2012 BMW 528I ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11464973
Vehicle	2012 BMW 528I
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	May 1, 2022
Date Filed	May 17, 2022
Mileage	109,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a defective oil pump. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 14V176000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

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