NHTSA Complaint #11690429 — 2015 BMW X1
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11690429 |
| Vehicle | 2015 BMW X1 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| 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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