NHTSA Complaint #11642851 — 2012 BMW X5 POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11642851
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 2, 2025
Date Filed	February 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

While driving on highway at 70 MPH, front AWD driveshaft failed and caused massive damage to engine and underside of car is destroyed. The flailing driveshaft punched a hole in engine and oil pan, causing all engine oil to spray on hot exhaust and the tires while driving. Luckily was able to slow car and steer it to shoulder, near miss accident. There is recall 17V-138 on this year of BMW X5 for exact issue that happened to me, but BMW states that my VIN is not affected. Yeah right.

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