NHTSA Complaint #10499268 — 2013 BMW 535I

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10499268
Vehicle	2013 BMW 535I
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 7, 2013
Date Filed	February 19, 2013
Mileage	1,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 535I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,800. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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