NHTSA Complaint #11655338 — 2012 BMW 528I POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11655338
Vehicle	2012 BMW 528I
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 12, 2018
Date Filed	April 18, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I had just purchased a car but a month ago I was driving to lunch and I was at a stop sign when the light turned green I started to go the car started shaking and smoke was coming out of the front under the hood I had just an oil change so I took it back to the oil change shop. They could not figure out why the engine blew and I had to take it to a different BMW shop where I have to purchase a rebuilt motor and pay for the repairs. I can request all records from the automotive shop if needed.

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