NHTSA Complaint #11708556 — 2012 BMW X5 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11708556
Vehicle	2012 BMW X5
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	January 2, 2026
Date Filed	January 3, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

My car was sitting on the driveway and spontaneously caught on fire. It has not been driven for the last week or two. Nobody was home, when it caught on fire. Our neighbors called 911

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