NHTSA Complaint #11521423 — 2023 BMW I4

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11521423
Vehicle	2023 BMW I4
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 14, 2023
Date Filed	May 10, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

A small spill of liquid (unsweetened iced tea) on the gear shift area inches from the cup holder shorted out the entire transmission of the vehicle, rendering it immovable. This happened while pulling into our garage, but if it had happened while the car was moving on the road it could have caused a catastrophic accident.

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