NHTSA Complaint #11459245 — 2018 BMW X1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11459245
Vehicle 2018 BMW X1
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 16,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X1. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear liftgate door would erroneously open. During the failure, the lift gate door would open approximately halfway. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the key fob needed to be reprogrammed to press twice to open the liftgate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 16,000.

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