NHTSA Complaint #11488539 — 2014 BMW 535I

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11488539
Vehicle	2014 BMW 535I
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 1, 2021
Date Filed	October 9, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

Possible PCV malfunction. Intense plastic burning smell, smoke coming from front ac vents. Dealer unable to replicate issue, valve cover replaced under warranty. Issue persists. 2 Vehicle inspections at same bmw dealer, were unable to identify burnt battery PCM as well. Occasional check engine light, gone after vehicle restart. Under hard acceleration burning plastic smell intensifies.

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