NHTSA Complaint #11614658 — 2012 BMW X5 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11614658
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 15, 2024
Date Filed	September 15, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

It suddenly became very, very difficult and almost impossible to steer.

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