Issue ID | 1277569 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10860530 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 328I |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 03/04/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 328i. While driving 75 mph, the contact heard a loud thump and "catastrophic failure" appeared on the message board. The vehicle was no longer operable. Once the vehicle came to a stop, the contact noticed oil pouring out the engine compartment onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that it needed the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
VIN pattern | WBAPK5C55AAXXXXXX |
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 | 20/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 75 |
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