NHTSA Complaint #11653872 — 2012 BMW 528I UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11653872
Vehicle	2012 BMW 528I
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 23, 2023
Date Filed	April 10, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The turbocharger wastegate actuator issues causing a drivetrain malfunction. The actuator has been changed several times ,that regulates the westgate yet there’s a loss in power. Safety when merging onto freeway as you accelerate the warning light comes on and vehicle losses power other vehicles have to slow significantly to avoid possible running into vehicle entering freeway

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