# 2007 BMW 328XI — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1429665` · 2017-12-02 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 328XI
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
AFTER A SHORT DRIVE I PARKED THE CAR.  I STARTED TO NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS.  I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD BUT COULD NOT SEE ANY SOURCE.  AFTER CLOSING THE HOOD I GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND THEN NOTED FLAMES COMING FROM JUST FORWARD OF THE DASH BOARD.  WITHIN SECONDS THE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.  I AM REPORTING THIS NOW BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY RECALL THAT I JUST HEARD ABOUT ON THIS CAR.
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