{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11429830,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/20/2015","dateComplaintFiled":"08/20/2021","vin":"5UXWX9C55F0","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I am filing to write about the timing chain system that's used on the specific engine model the BMW N20. There is a flaw in the design of the system where the plastic timing chain guides break apart and make its way into the engine causing a catastrophic failure to the engine.  This happens randomly and without warning. There is nothing the owner can do to prevent it from happening. It's just a matter of time before it happens. There has since been a settlement: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al.  This reimburses ones that have gone to repair the issue after failure. However, the results of this settlement does not help those who have yet to experience engine failure.   As the owner of this vehicle, I am always with anxiety every time I drive the car, not knowing if today will be the day the engine blows up. BMW leaves us with a flawed engine that they now well about but won't issue a recall to fix the problem. It could happen to anybody driving the car where it will fail without warning at any time.  I believe this is a safety hazard and an recall should be issued ASAP.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2015","productMake":"BMW","productModel":"X3","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}