NHTSA Complaint #11621082 — 2015 BMW 328I

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11621082
Vehicle 2015 BMW 328I
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 137,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NC

Consumer Description

The contact’s son owns a 2015 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the timing chain had failed, causing the engine to seize. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

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