NHTSA Complaint #11674148 — 2020 BMW X5

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11674148
Vehicle 2020 BMW X5
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State PA

Consumer Description

I purchased a used and well serviced, one owner, BMW 2020 X5 on [XXX] from Acura of West Chester, PA. After driving the vehicle for a week the car began jerking and shuttering forward. I live in Philadelphia where space is limited and pedestrians, children included walk close to cars at stop lights and stop signs. I almost had an accident while just parking the car due of the shuttering and additionally the car unexpectedly jerked towards a pedestrian when I was stopped at a stop sign. I researched and discovered that this is a known issue concerning my year and model due to a manufacturer error when the vehicle was assembled. The incorrect oil was place into the transfer case which ultimately causes damage leading to the unsafe driving condition that I am currently experiencing. There are no warning or check engine lights to make the driver aware of the issue. Below is the direct from BMW's notice on the issue, SIB 27 02 20. To my surprise, there was never a recall to fix this issue for the make and models affected . I am asking for the NHTSA to investigate and issue are recall for repair and replacement of the transfer case that was damaged prior to consumer purchase for the models outlined in the service bulletin. BMW replaces the oil as the first level repair at the cost of the owner which seems to only be temporary. Some owners say the problem goes away and other owners the problem returns requiring replacement as the true option. I would like for BMW to recall and replace to the vehicle safe to drive. SIB 27 02 20 JERKING OR SHUDDERING FROM THE DRIVELINE (XDRIVE TRANSFER CASE ATX13 SITUATION There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages. CAUSE Unevenly worn or incorrect fitment tires are installed on the vehicle, or the factory-filled transfer case oil does not meet BMW specifications. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT

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