{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11726074,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/21/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"03/21/2026","vin":"WBA3A5C51EF","components":"ENGINE","summary":"So, the N20 2.0L motors are known to have prematurely failing plastic chain guides and a weak hydraulic tensioner, leading to whine, rattles, and potential engine failure. BMW improved the issue in the 2015 or newer models which have more robust timing chain guides and Tensioners.   The fix involves replacing the entire timing chain assembly (guides, chain, tensioner) with updated, more durable parts and cleaning the oil pump/pan of debris. Which the 2015 and newer models have this fix. 2014 and older models with the N20 suffer from failing parts due to a design flaw. Since the The BMW N20 engine (2012–early 2015 328i) does suffer from premature timing chain guide failure, leading to oil pump failure and catastrophic engine failure.  There should be a recall with these older models. And there should be a fix for them. BMW design this motor and the only remedy the issue in the newer models 2015 or newer. So anyone that doesn't have a 2015. Their N20 is basically a ticking time bomb.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2014","productMake":"BMW","productModel":"328I","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}