NHTSA Complaint #11695616 — 2011 BMW 550I

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11695616
Vehicle	2011 BMW 550I
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 22, 2025
Date Filed	October 25, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

My 2011 BMW 550i experienced an unexpected fire in my driveway while my wife and I were sleeping. The fire nearly caused our house to catch fire and also resulted in damage to my BMW Z4. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with someone regarding this matter. For your reference, the last seven digits of my VIN are [XXX] . You can reach me at [XXX] or via email at [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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