NHTSA Complaint #11690429 — 2015 BMW X1

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690429
Vehicle	2015 BMW X1
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 29, 2025
Date Filed	September 29, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

The timing chain jumped, shredding the plastic teeth which ended up in oil pump causing complete engine shut down. The certified mechanic says this is a known design flaw in the N20 engines.

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