NHTSA Complaint #10420072 — 2011 BMW X5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10420072
Vehicle	2011 BMW X5
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 14, 2011
Date Filed	August 18, 2011
Mileage	1,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

2012 BMW X5. UPON ENGINE START UP WHEN COLD, THE ENGINE SURGES EXCESSIVELY. IF THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED DURING THE SURGING (FLUCTUATING RPM) THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD/REVERSE CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. *KB

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