{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11732798,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"04/04/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/21/2026","vin":"5UXWX9C51E0","components":"POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE","summary":"I am filing a safety complaint regarding a catastrophic timing chain failure on my 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i equipped with the N20 engine.  While driving, the timing chain and oil pump drive chain failed without warning. This is a well-documented defect on BMW N20/N26 engines that has been the subject of extended warranties and numerous consumer complaints.  This failure can cause sudden engine seizure, immediate loss of power steering and braking assist, and creates a serious risk of crash while the vehicle is in motion.  BMW issued an Extended Limited Parts Warranty for this exact defect (timing chain and oil pump drive chain), acknowledging a manufacturing defect. However, BMW is refusing to cover my repair even though this is a known safety issue affecting thousands of vehicles.  The vehicle had been properly maintained, and there were no warning signs before the failure.  I purchased the vehicle in October 2021, and this defect occurred during normal use commuting to work.  The cost of repair is extremely high due to the internal engine damage caused by the timing chain defect.  This is not normal wear and tear. This is a known design/manufacturing defect that BMW has been aware of for years.  Also, when I purchased this vehicle, the headlights, and taillights on the hatchback were not working.  I had brought this up to the dealership they replaced the headlights, but did not address the tail lights.  I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this defect further, and the tail lights as these failures create a significant safety hazard for drivers and other vehicles on the road.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2014","productMake":"BMW","productModel":"X3","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}