NHTSA Complaint #11060827 — 2007 BMW 530I
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11060827 |
| Vehicle | 2007 BMW 530I |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 179,688 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 530I. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, A BURNING ODOR, AND SMOKE EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,688.
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