NHTSA Complaint #11019184 — 2017 BMW I3

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11019184
Vehicle 2017 BMW I3
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 2,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State DC

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OFF AND STARTED ON FIRE. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. WE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER (BMW) BUT NO ONE HAS CALLED BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN APRIL.

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