NHTSA Complaint #11071958 — 2018 BMW X3

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11071958
Vehicle	2018 BMW X3
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 3, 2018
Date Filed	February 9, 2018
Mileage	2,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP BECAUSE THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. MY CAR HAD A BRAKE FAILURE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ABS AND/OR THE COLLUSION DETERRENT SYSTEM ENGAGED TO AVOID THIS ACCIDENT.

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