NHTSA Complaint #11490201 — 2014 BMW X3

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11490201
Vehicle	2014 BMW X3
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 20, 2022
Date Filed	October 20, 2022
Mileage	47,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2014 BWM X3. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the engine was running rough. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and noticed that the timing chain was stretched. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 47,000.

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