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NHTSA complaint #11749484

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Vehicle

2022 BMW X3

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

Components

POWER TRAIN

Dates

Incident: 07/02/2026
Filed: 07/10/2026

Owner complaint summary

belt tensioner failed while on highway without warning, leading to complete shutdown of the engine. Car had to be towed for repair. Complete disintegration of the timing belt, the car only had 51,000 miles. Expensive repair

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