NHTSA Complaint #11648196 — 2012 BMW X5 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11648196
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 13, 2025
Date Filed	March 13, 2025
Mileage	115,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed coolant leaking from the lower end of the engine compartment with the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

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