NHTSA Complaint #11407871 — 2021 BMW X5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11407871
Vehicle	2021 BMW X5
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 13, 2021
Date Filed	April 13, 2021
Mileage	2,973 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

MY X5 WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND STARTED BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS OUTSIDE OF MY HOUSE WITH GARAGE DOORS CLOSED. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE ENGINE BY USING THE BMW CONNECTED APP. I DID NOT HAVE ANY SCHEDULED OR PROGRAMMED START EVENTS.I CALLED BMW CORPORATE AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE X5 TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC SCAN WHICH COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED FOR TWO DAYS FROM NOW.

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