NHTSA Complaint #11466248 — 2014 BMW X5

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11466248
Vehicle	2014 BMW X5
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 21, 2022
Date Filed	May 26, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The timing chain malfunctioned and blew out the electronic fuel pump which cause a catastrophic failure of the vehicle. It went in to low power mode came top a stop with a "drivetrain malfunction" warning. Once the car locked in park it was inoperable. I am being quoted by BMW repair $48,000 for a new engine and a new fuel system. This is a well known issue over many years with BMW. There have been class action suits in Europe on this issue.

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