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NHTSA complaint #11608743

This page summarizes an official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration owner complaint. Use the verification links below to confirm the record directly with NHTSA.

Vehicle

2019 BMW X5

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

Components

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dates

Incident: 07/31/2024
Filed: 08/15/2024

Owner complaint summary

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, there was a burning odor on the inside and outside of the vehicle while the vehicle was occupied. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling). No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with starter failure. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the dealer confirmed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was included in the recall; however, the contact had not yet received the recall notification letter. The failure mileage was 43,699.

This is an owner complaint filed with NHTSA (ODI #11608743). It is not automatically an official recall, investigation outcome, or manufacturer admission unless the complaint text itself describes one.

Official record ID (ODI): 11608743. This page is the human-readable source link used across afterwarranty. The raw JSON link proxies NHTSA's public API for machine verification; prefer this page when reading the complaint.