NHTSA Complaint #11507157 — 2020 BMW X3

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11507157
Vehicle 2020 BMW X3
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 11,700 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State IL

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated after parking her vehicle at her residence, the vehicle caught fire around the engine independently. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire and police report were filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,700. The consumer stated the police and fire reports have been requested and waiting to receive the reports.

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