NHTSA Complaint #11338163 — 2004 BMW X3

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11338163
Vehicle 2004 BMW X3
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 168,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WI

Consumer Description

CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON SO VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WITHIN SECONDS, SMOKE HAD ENGULFED THE ENGINE BAY. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES.

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