NHTSA Complaint #11690659 — 2018 BMW X5

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690659
Vehicle	2018 BMW X5
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 30, 2024
Date Filed	September 30, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

Driving the vehicle a short distance, I can smell oil burning after the car is stopped. I have had to put oil in the car twice because the warning light came on suggesting that a quart of oil is needed. The vehicle has less than 122,000 miles. Also, the car idles a lot before I put it in gear. I was told at the last oil change that I need spark plugs. The battery and tires were replaced by a BMW dealership over a year ago.

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