NHTSA Complaint #11588833 — 2011 BMW X5

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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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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