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iX3 acceleration causing accidents

PhilW
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I have a 2 year old iX3. On 2 occasions  now I have been moving into a parking slot and as I release the brake, the car has accelerated forward causing damage. The first time I thought it was something I had done but it happened again this week. The car shot forward into a tree and I guess there is a good few thousand £s of damage. I am  sure I didnt hit the accelerator. Apart from the impact on getting the car repaired, increase in insurance premiums, so far no person has been involved. This problem has serious potential to injure or kill. I have decided I wont drive this vehicle again. 

Is anyone on the forum aware of this problem? 

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    Hi Phil

    Welcome to the Forum

    Not many EV posts here I am afraid. I would however say that you will probably need an Independent Diagnostic and Investigation as I don't see BMW or a Dealer holding up a hand to this type of fault.

    Have you contacted BMW UK what was their response

    Good Luck

    Dave

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    Thanks for the advice. BMW have stated they are willing to thoroughly examine the car once back from repairers. I may still look for an independent assessment

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    • 7 months later...

    Same thing happened to me. Just so you’re not going mad. Released the brake and the car accelerated into a wall. Doesn’t seem right?

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