NHTSA Complaint #11641786 — 2011 BMW 535I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11641786
Vehicle 2011 BMW 535I
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 140,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State GA

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2011 BMW 535i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied and parked in a parking lot, it was brought to the attention of the contact that the vehicle caught on fire. The local fire department arrived on the scene to extinguish the fire. The contact stated that it was unknown if a fire report was filed. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The origin of the fire was unknown. The contact stated that the fire damaged one other parked and unoccupied vehicle that was nearby. The vehicle was towed by the insurance and was deemed a total loss. The vehicle remained in the possession of the insurance provider for further investigation. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

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