NHTSA Complaint #11693285 — 2020 BMW X3

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11693285
Vehicle	2020 BMW X3
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 1, 2025
Date Filed	October 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Beginning Oct 1, 2025. The cars drivetrain warning came on intermittently until mechanics correctly diagnosed the issue. Thermostat valve failed to shut off properly causing the car to overheat. This has been an issue and recall already, just did not include my vin. Now it has happened to me at the cost of 2K and under 45k miles. heat management module had to be replaced due to the danger of overheating and complete car shut down. I am turning this into BMW as well.

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