On one occasion, the car automatically applied the breaks and parked itself while driving on a main road. On another occasion, while parking the car at the home it accelerated aggressively and almost crashed into the garage- driver lost complete control of the car. On a separate occasion, the gauge console (screen behind the steering wheel) became morphed and could not show the MPH- an electrical glitch it seemed. The last occasion the car stopped and parked itself while accelerating or braking on the highway.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11726457 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

I own a 2023 BMW 330i xDrive. The factory passenger-side/right-front inner LED daytime running light has failed while the other headlight functions continue to operate normally. The vehicle has not been involved in a collision, the headlight has not been physically damaged, and no aftermarket DRL or headlight components have been installed. The affected factory BMW/HELLA right-front headlamp is BMW part number 63 11 7 886 944 (63117886944), with HELLA number 7886664-03 and HELLA assembly number 1EX 016.437-46. I was advised that correcting the failed integrated DRL may require replacement of the complete headlight assembly rather than replacement of a simple bulb or inexpensive serviceable lighting component. This makes the repair extremely expensive. Even used OEM assemblies can cost close to $2500+, while a new OEM headlight, labor, programming/coding, and related components can make the total repair cost substantially higher. I am concerned that an integrated LED daytime running light is failing prematurely and potentially forcing owners to replace an entire expensive headlight assembly because one DRL element has stopped functioning. I have also seen reports from other BMW owners experiencing similar DRL and LED headlight failures. BMW has previously issued technical service information involving LED daytime running light/headlight failures on BMW vehicles where the affected headlamp and LED module required replacement. Because this is an exterior lighting component intended to improve vehicle visibility and because the failure can result in a very costly headlight replacement, I believe this issue should be reviewed as a potential recurring defect. I am requesting that NHTSA compare this complaint with other exterior-lighting, headlight, and daytime-running-light complaints involving 2023–2024 BMW 3 Series/G20 vehicles and determine whether there is a pattern of premature DRL failure that warrants a defect investigation or safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11761472 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

The contact owned a 2023 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the mouth of the garage, his foot slipped off the brake and onto the accelerator pedal, and he drove through the rear garage wall into the kitchen and crashed into the concrete block. The electrical circuit was damaged. The brake and accelerator pedals were too close together. While driving across the street, his foot slipped off the brake pedal and onto the accelerator pedal. There were no reported injuries, fire, or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven from the crash site and placed on the flatbed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The fluids were leaking from the vehicle. The contact consulted with an independent mechanic. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was called, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The VIN was not available.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11703295 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

The dash board becomes so hot that it is too hot to touch the dash board and when this happens all the safety equipment stops working and shows warning on dash that has to be acknowledged and close message. The warning says that some or all safety equipment may or may not be working properly and shows a picture of all sensors with an X through them. This happens on a daily basses

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11609474 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

I was driving on [XXX] in Vermont on Friday morning, when I heard a very loud pop close to my ear. It sounded like a gun, but I saw that my windows were not broken. I continued to drive but then noticed the sound of rushing air, as though one of my windows was open. It was not. I drove a short distance, then decided to pull over into a parking lot. There, I discovered a huge hole in my sun roof. In addition to the hole, the remaining panel was completely shattered. I called my insurance company who had me drive it to a nearby body shop. They put a camera into the hole to try to see if there was a stone or other object between the glass and the panel inside the car. They found only broken glass. They believe my sunroof shattered because of hot outside temperatures (in the mid 80's) and the fact that I had my air conditioner on. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11606276 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov