NHTSA Complaint #11698316 — 2013 BMW X3

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11698316
Vehicle	2013 BMW X3
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 3, 2025
Date Filed	November 8, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The car experienced major issues and nearly stalled while driving. It was pulled off a road into a driveway where it caught fire and burned to the ground. No recall information was ever sent to my house. Very dangerous occurrence. We are lucky that no one was hurt.

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