NHTSA Complaint #11045718 — 2006 BMW 325I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11045718
Vehicle 2006 BMW 325I
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 65,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

MY CAR WAS PARKED FOR A BRIEF TIME AND THEN, JUST BEFORE I WAS ABOUT TO START MY CAR, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE GLOVE BOX AND WHEN I BLEW ON IT, A FIREBALL CAME OUT AND THE WHOLE CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES. JUST A FEW DAYS BEFORE, I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY AIR-CONDITIONING AND HAD PRIOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT I HAD CHECKED OUT AT A BMW REPAIR SHOP.

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