Issue ID | 1436456 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11058012 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 335XI |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 10/09/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2008 bmw 335xi. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not occupied. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact stated that she was awaiting a phone call from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ |
VIN pattern | WBAVD53508AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 28/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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