NHTSA Complaint #11268819 — 2019 BMW X3

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11268819
Vehicle	2019 BMW X3
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	October 15, 2019
Date Filed	October 16, 2019
Mileage	3,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

AUTOMATIC BRAKING SPONTANEOUSLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT CAUSE. HAPPENED 2 TIMES. MOST RECENT INCIDENT CAUSED INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND ALMOST CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT. THIS IS A FULL STOP FROM APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH

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