NHTSA Complaint #11710751 — 2020 BMW X3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11710751
Vehicle	2020 BMW X3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 23, 2025
Date Filed	January 13, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Announcing the recall in September 2025 and still no remedy available 4 months later is unacceptable. My car is at risk of catching fire randomly even if it's parked with ignition off. I need a fix and I need BMW to pay for it.

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