NHTSA Complaint #11594608 — 2021 BMW X7 POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11594608
Vehicle	2021 BMW X7
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 16, 2024
Date Filed	June 16, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The transfer case became damaged causing shuddering and loss of power while turning and accelerating. Once failed all power lost to rear wheels. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request and the problem has been confirmed by BMW dealership and replacement is required. Any loss of control of your vehicle is a safety hazard. This is a widely known issue and a recall has already been issued for years 2013-2016. The problem still exist in later models mine being a 2021.

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