NHTSA Complaint #11517662 — 2011 BMW 328I

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11517662
Vehicle	2011 BMW 328I
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 18, 2023
Date Filed	April 18, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

I buy the car in December 02 2022 and the same day a few hours the car engine it's star a sound in the engine. I go to my mechanic and he said don't run the car have problem with the timing belt. I go to de dealer and they said don't worry I pick up and our mechanic check the car but I pay the car but I don't have my car yet. I pay my loan 5 month but I don't have my car back and they don't say nothing.

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