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2011 BMW X3 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1007462
Internal NHTSA #	10538196
Manufacurer	BMW of North America, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	X3
Model Year	2011
File date	23/07/13
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	A quick acceleration from zero, at about 25 mph there was a loud noise from the engine. It sounded like a spring being unwound. No lights came on, however i called service center at dealership where i purchased it. I was told if no warning lights on, then everything must be ok. A few minutes later the engine light came on and a warning was displayed on the screen: "drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Have your system checked at your service center." i called back to service center and was told it was safe to drive home as it was in limp mode. Called bmw assist and they came and got vehicle. Once at service center they stated the clamp holding the air intake for the turbo had come off. They put clamp back on. *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	26907
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAVANNAH, GA
VIN pattern	5UXWX7C59BLXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	28/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
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Vehicle speed	25
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 BMW X3 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 BMW X3 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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