NHTSA Complaint #11581709 — 2012 BMW 528I POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11581709
Vehicle	2012 BMW 528I
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 1, 2024
Date Filed	April 8, 2024
Mileage	87,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V138000 (Power Train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

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