NHTSA Complaint #10691778 — 2012 BMW X6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10691778
Vehicle 2012 BMW X6
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 7,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WV

Consumer Description

INCREASED BATTERY DISCHARGE REPEATEDLY SINCE APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE. BMW SERVICE SAYS NEED TO DRIVE CAR MORE THAN 20-30 MILES PER DAY TO KEEP BATTERY CHARGED AND DRIVING SHORT, IN CITY TRIPS IS NOT ENOUGH TO KEEP ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GOING. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD COME WITH A DISCLAIMER IF YOU LIVE AND WORK IN A CITY. *TR

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