NHTSA complaint: 2024 BMW X5 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, attempting to depress the brake pedal however there was a reduction in the power assist braking leading to the vehicle crashing into another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into the rear end of the other. The crash occurred on an unstated off-ramp from a highway to a main street. The air bags were not deployed. The vehicle was drivable. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was driven to a certified collision repair center and the contact received a diagnosis stating that the front bumper along with several other things needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES) however, the parts was not available; the VIN was not included before the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the remedy was not available. The failure mileage was 3,909.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation