NHTSA Complaint #11652161 — 2019 BMW X3

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH on a main road, the message "Warning - Add Coolant' was displayed, and the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and allowed the engine to cool down. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed due to coolant intrusion. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.