NHTSA Complaint #11232714 — 2011 BMW 550I

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11232714
Vehicle	2011 BMW 550I
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 14, 2019
Date Filed	July 17, 2019
Mileage	109,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILS CAUSING DEADLOCK. THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER/S ARE LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE WITH OUT AN EXPEDITIOUS PATH OF EXIT.

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