NHTSA Complaint #11628538 — 2018 BMW X3

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11628538
Vehicle	2018 BMW X3
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 27, 2024
Date Filed	December 3, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

I was driving car on clear roadway and received a warning to go to service. I smelled burning and saw smoke coming from front hood. Got onto shoulder, got out of car and flames started - falling to ground first and then entire engine was consumed.

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