NHTSA Complaint #11576615 — 2006 BMW X5

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11576615
Vehicle 2006 BMW X5
Component SEATS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NY

Consumer Description

When I switch on my driver seat for the heated seat it became so hot that the coils burned through my seat and make two round burn holes in the seat and burned my leg

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