NHTSA Complaint #11525920 — 2020 BMW X3
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
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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