NHTSA Complaint #11681084 — 2008 BMW X5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11681084
Vehicle	2008 BMW X5
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 15, 2025
Date Filed	August 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

Last night my 2008 BMW X5 caught fire while parked in a parking lot - the fire was in the engine compartment and appeared to be an electrical fire - police and fire were at the scene and a report was made.

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