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So... apparently BMW X3 model years 2013-2015 are made with plastic timing chain guides. Which, of course, plastic gets brittle and breaks.....
I have a 2013 X3 with 62,000 miles on it. In February 2021, I received the "drive train malfunction error". Took it to the dealership and had to have all this work done.... $5500.00 worth of work to replace parts, etc all due to the timing chain guides.
3/11 - less than 600 miles since I picked up my newly repaired car from the dealership - I got the "drive train malfunction" error again... This time it is a Intake cam solenoid. The dealership fixed it, took it for a test drive, and it died on them.... and now I need a new motor
My advice is - anyone with a 2013-2015 X3 - GET RID OF THEM NOW!!!
My in service date was November 2012 - the malfunction happened February 2021, so I am technically past the 8 years in service date to be considered for the class action lawsuit. If you ask me - this just puts such a blemish on the BMW name and reliability.
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