NHTSA Complaint #11588833 — 2011 BMW X5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11588833 |
| Vehicle | 2011 BMW X5 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
Headlight wiring insulation dry rots prematurely within headlight causing system failure, which includes Headlight malfunction and system shorting. Headlights are known to stop working due to wiring shorting out, issues may cause an electrical fire besides malfunction.
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