NHTSA Complaint #11581729 — 2017 BMW 330I

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11581729
Vehicle	2017 BMW 330I
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 3, 2024
Date Filed	April 8, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Persistent Low coolant warning issue, Coolant leak was discovered to be coming from Oil filter housing. This is a $3000 repair on something that should last at least as long as the engine. If there are others with this problem, Then maybe a recall is due. Dealer is repairing now at my expense.

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