NHTSA Complaint #11312285 — 2013 BMW 535I

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11312285
Vehicle 2013 BMW 535I
Component SEATS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 80,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State VT

Consumer Description

THE BMW HAD RUN FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES A COLD MORNING WITH THE DRIVER CAR SEAT HEATER ON. IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SMOKE UNTIL THE CAR WAS SHUT OFF. THE GREY LEATHER SEAT NOW HAS A BURN MARK, AND WE DO NOT TURN ON THE CAR SEAT HEATER UNTIL THIS IS EVALUATED.

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