Issue ID | 1698626 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11365320 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 650I |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 06/03/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 650i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal odor appeared inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact noticed black exhaust coming from the tailpipe. The contact that that the oil tube was refilled every 80 to 100 miles. The vehicle was taken to bmw of bayside (24721 northern blvd, douglaston, ny 11362) diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle then was taken to another dealer where a diagnostic test was still pending. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v161000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY |
VIN pattern | WBALX3C52CCXXXXXX |
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 | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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