NHTSA Complaint #10568519 — 2007 BMW 335I
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10568519 |
| Vehicle | 2007 BMW 335I |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 80,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2007 BMW 335I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WAS DISCOLORED INDICATING THAT IT WAS OVERHEATING. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A CONNECTION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V044000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. *TR
Related Complaints for the 2007 BMW 335I
Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Complaints
#11559984
The coating on the angel.eye wiring is made to deteriorate (environmental purposes) but leads to shorting out. Now my...
#11531093
The battery light would come on randomly when using the AC. We just took the car out for a 30 minute drive and parked...
#11476287
The oil filter housing gasket, the mechatronic transmission and the electrical system failed. Yes, it is available fo...
#11458127
I bought a 2007 BMW 335i convertible on March 10th 2022. On March 18th I left my house and as I was pulling out of my...
#11421040
Earlier this year in February I have replaced the alternator and some other major part right after purchasing from de...
Recent Complaints for the 2007 BMW 335I
#11559984
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The coating on the angel.eye wiring is made to deteriorate (environmental purposes) but leads to shorting out. Now my...
#11531093
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The battery light would come on randomly when using the AC. We just took the car out for a 30 minute drive and parked...
#11518735
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vehicles equipped with the Xenon Headlight option that have spent time in warmer climates have very poor quality wiri...
#11505769
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 335I. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the yello...
#11505769
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 335I. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the yello...