Issue ID | 1366511 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10968848 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 335XI |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 27/03/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving at 90km hr on flat straight good hwy, sunroof for no reason explodes. Noise is loud enough to give me tinnitus, glass shatters everywhere. Causing me to do an emergency pull over. Evidence shows clearly the explosion was outward with remaining glass bent upwards and shards all down the back of the car damaging the rear paint. Shards covering driver, passengers and back seat. Sunroof was closed and had not been open for 2 months and liner shade was back. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KAMLOOPS BC CANADA, WA |
VIN pattern | WBAKF9C56BEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 27/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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