NHTSA Complaint #11690303 — 2021 BMW 330I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690303
Vehicle	2021 BMW 330I
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 12, 2025
Date Filed	September 29, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

My BMW 330i 2021 caught on fire while I was driving. Smoke came from the hood, and I open the hood and seen the Fire, and I called the Newark NJ Fire Department. see attached photo of the BMW after the fire.

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