NHTSA Complaint #11665571 — 2012 BMW X5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11665571
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 10, 2025
Date Filed	June 8, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Water entering into the vehicle, causing vehicle to reduce power in traffic, due to traction control issues.. Not able to drive vehicle when it’s raining., along with other issues, pls see first report..

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