Issue ID | 1162974 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10691778 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X6 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/01/12 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Increased battery discharge repeatedly since approximately six months after purchasing vehicle. Bmw service says need to drive car more than 20-30 miles per day to keep battery charged and driving short, in city trips is not enough to keep electrical systems going. These vehicles should come with a disclaimer if you live and work in a city. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHARLESTON, WV |
VIN pattern | 5UXFG8C55CLXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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