NHTSA Complaint #11482792 — 2012 BMW 528XI

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11482792
Vehicle	2012 BMW 528XI
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 1, 2022
Date Filed	September 4, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

Car just wouldn't start one day. Drivetrain malfunction warning indicating timing chain replacement. Car just sits in my driveway. Will cost 6 grand to fix. Timing Chain failure probably effected my engine.

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