2011 BMW 128I - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and ENGINE Failure Complaint (#b0c508)

2011 BMW 128I

• Date of Incident: Apr-09, 2024
• Date complaint filed: Apr-23, 2024
• Failed components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and ENGINE

The contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning was illuminated. The contact stated that he depressed the accelerator when the traffic signal changed, and the rattle was louder. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence and parked. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

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