NHTSA Complaint #11542405 — 2006 BMW Z4

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11542405
Vehicle	2006 BMW Z4
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	September 3, 2023
Date Filed	September 3, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

I have just found out that my 2006 BMW Z4 Convertible has serious wiring issues. The wires for example on my front headlights the insulation is falling off the and leaving bare wires. I am very concerned this could be a fire safety issue that could result in bare electrical wires shorting together and starting a car fire. My research shows that many people who have 2006 BMW Z4 Convertibles are having this same issue. This seems to be a real issue with BMW using cheap wiring harnesses material and over time due heat and cooling is cause the insulation to fail and resulting in this issue.

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