Issue ID | 746175 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10291158 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 335XI |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 04/11/09 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Bmw 335xi fire burned car total loss after driving 1/4 mile. Vehicle was at bmw days earlier with a complaint of rough idle/reduced power. Told engine faults would be handled by software update. Fire burned two cars with a small explosion and 15 foot flames. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26425 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BELLEVUE , WA |
VIN pattern | WBAVD53557AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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Date of purchase | 24/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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