NHTSA Complaint #11495372 — 2011 BMW 328I

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11495372
Vehicle 2011 BMW 328I
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 84,500 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft adjuster bolts had backed out, causing the camshaft VANOS failure. Additionally, it was diagnosed that the camshaft VANOS and camshaft adjuster bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 84,500.

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