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2024 BMW IX — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

crash2 injured · 2061248 · 2025-01-30

Vehicle

Make
BMW
Model
IX
Year
2024
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Speed
10 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

This incident it similar to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V409000. On December 7, 2024, a 2024 BMW iX was traveling on a cul-de-sac street at low speed, preparing to come to a stop. The driver was turning the steering wheel gently when, without warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly. The unexpected surge in speed left the driver unable to react in time to stop the vehicle. As a result, the BMW iX rammed into the side of a parked Ford truck. The impact was strong enough to push the Ford truck forward, causing it to collide with another nearby vehicle. No injuries were immediately visible, but the BMW and both other vehicles sustained noticeable damage. The manufacturer has inspected the car but still have not heard back. The incident occurred in a residential area with no hazardous driving conditions. The sudden, uncontrolled acceleration was highly unusual and led directly to the multi-vehicle collision.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11639666
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown