NHTSA Complaint #11520204 — 2009 BMW X5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11520204
Vehicle 2009 BMW X5
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 140,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, smoke was suddenly coming through the air vents and vehicle started losing motive power before stalling. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the passenger’s side main wiring harness was charred and melted and needed to be replaced. The wiring harness was replaced but the failure immediately reoccurred. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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