NHTSA Complaint #11494195 — 2016 BMW 320I

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11494195
Vehicle 2016 BMW 320I
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

When starting a cold engine, a “plume of blue smoke” can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-20 seconds. There is no engine malfunction light illuminated (no” turbocharger boost faults are stored) and no drivability issues are detected.

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