NHTSA Complaint #10564755 — 2006 BMW X5
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10564755 |
| Vehicle | 2006 BMW X5 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 87,131 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED THROUGH LEATHER SEATS ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT AT RIB CAGE. SLIGHTLY BURNED DRIVER. HAD A ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. LEFT ABOUT A 6 INCH BURN LINE IN THE SEAT. VERY UNATTRACTIVE! *TR
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