Issue ID | 1658152 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11322387 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 23/04/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contacts wife owns a 2013 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, a loud clunking noise was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over the side of the road and discovered oil was emerging from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, they determined that the front drive shaft bolts failed and the oil tank was punctured. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,971. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101971 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
VIN pattern | 5UXZV4C57D0XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 18/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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