NHTSA Complaint #11592244 — 2012 BMW X5 POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11592244
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	June 3, 2024
Date Filed	June 3, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

A recall on the prop shaft was done in 2017 and today 06/24 while driving on the freeway I heard a loud clunking noise and then a huge pop and I pulled over on the side of the road to find my prop shaft had exploded and messed up everything. Now im stuck with a nonfunctional car because a part that was allegedly replaced for safety ended up exploding while I was driving.

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