NHTSA Complaint #11245911 — 2018 BMW X1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11245911
Vehicle 2018 BMW X1
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 13,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NY

Consumer Description

THERE IS A ROTTEN FOUL ODOR COMING OUT OF THE CAR VENTS WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS NOT TURNED ON. THE SMELL SLOWLY DISAPPEARS WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER.

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