| Issue ID | 1027154 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10555313 |
| Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 330I |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/06/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2006 bmw 330i began leaking oil. After inspection it was determined to be broken bolts. This vehicle has been properly cared for. It has not been in an accident and has been serviced and maintained. After online review, this problem has happened to several bmws. The oil leaks onto brakes, belts, exhaust, etc.... Causing a severe safety hazard. This needs to be elevated to a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SYKESVILLE , MD |
| VIN pattern | WBAVB33556KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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