NHTSA Complaint #11525920 — 2020 BMW X3

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11525920
Vehicle 2020 BMW X3
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MI

Consumer Description

The differential is making clicking noises at low speed especially when on and off the gas.

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