NHTSA Complaint #11494188 — 2021 BMW X7 SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11494188
Vehicle	2021 BMW X7
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 18, 2022
Date Filed	November 18, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Sunroof exploded, just driving down the road, and BOOM! Most of the glass exploded outward, but it was definitely a hazard. The sunroof cover was open about 8-10 inches to let light in, but the glass sunroof was closed.

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