{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11722945,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"06/18/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"03/09/2026","vin":"WBA3B1C58EF","components":"ENGINE","summary":"I was driving on a on a busy interstate after work and out of nowhere I get the Temperature warning and start losing power.  This is Dangerous!  I am submitting this complaint to report a safety\u2011related defect involving the electric water pump on my 2014 BMW 320i. This issue is widely documented among BMW owners, and several 3\u2011Series models from the same production years have been included in recalls or service bulletins for premature water pump failure. However, the 2014 BMW 320i (F30 chassis, N20/N26 engine) is not included, despite experiencing the same failure pattern. In my case, the water pump failed without warning. During the coolant bleeding process, there was no circulation or pump activation, indicating a complete pump malfunction. This is consistent with the known failure mode of BMW\u2019s electric water pumps, which can stop working suddenly and cause rapid engine overheating. Because the pump is electronically controlled, there is often no gradual symptom\u2014only an abrupt loss of coolant flow that can lead to engine damage within minutes. This defect poses a significant safety risk. A sudden water pump failure can cause the vehicle to overheat while driving, potentially resulting in engine shutdown, loss of power, or being stranded in unsafe conditions.  I was driving on a 2 hour drive on the country road and all of the sudden I received an engine overheating warning and began experiencing a loss of power.  Given that BMW has acknowledged similar failures in other 3\u2011Series models of the same year, it is unclear why the 320i is excluded, despite sharing the same engine family and pump design. I respectfully request that NHTSA review this issue and consider expanding the scope of existing investigations or recalls to include the 2014 BMW 320i. Owners should not be responsible for costly repairs related to a known, widespread defect that affects vehicle safety and reliability.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2014","productMake":"BMW","productModel":"320I","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}