# 2008 BMW 325I — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1432673` · 2017-12-13 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 325I
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 113,000
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 325I. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND SPARKS APPEARED. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO LEAVE THROUGH THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN ON DECEMBER 4, 2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 201-571-5876. THE CONTACT LEFT SEVERAL MESSAGES AND DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
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