NHTSA Complaint #10533656 — 2011 BMW 550I

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10533656
Vehicle 2011 BMW 550I
Component VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 35,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED AND EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE SUN ROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000.

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