NHTSA Complaint #11627396 — 2014 BMW 535D

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11627396
Vehicle 2014 BMW 535D
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State VA

Consumer Description

My car keeps indicating that my battery is low because it is discharging after car is turned off. I kept smelling a burning smell and finally discovered that my battery was burning a hole in my trunk lining. The battery has melted the plastic covering the positive terminal on the left side. And it was smoking on fire when I opened my trunk.

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