VW transporter in flames: Technical defect at risk!

VW transporter in flames: Technical defect at risk!

In the dusk on July 12, 2025, there was a spectacular vehicle fire on the B27 near Dußlingen, which was luckily without injuries. A 46-year-old driver was traveling with his VW Crafter from Tübingen towards Balingen when he noticed technical problems. He decided to leave the motorway at the Dußlingen exit to clarify the situation. But in a curve, where the speed is no longer so easy, the bad luck hit and the van went up in flames. According to the reports from SWP, the fire broke out at around 6:25 p.m. and could only be deleted through the brave intervention of five fire engines and a total of 21 emergency services.

The driver's cab burned out completely and the vehicle was no longer ready to drive. The property damage amounts to around 8,000 euros on the vehicle itself, while for the street and the guardrail there are an additional approximately 20,000 euros. During the extinguishing work, there were considerable traffic disruptions, which temporarily blocked Dußlingen. The investigation confirmed that a technical defect was the cause of the fire, with mechanical experts emphasize that such defects can often be triggered by improper maintenance or overheated parts. According to the Boronin, a renowned expert, car fires can also be caused by other factors such as marten damage or overheating of brakes.

causes of vehicle fires

The incident makes it clear how important regular maintenance are. Mechanical defects that lead to sparking or short circuits in the electrical system are often the main cause of car brandies. Vehicles are particularly at risk if they have damage to the fuel or lubricant system or if unnoted fuel gets into the catalyst. What many may not know: even overheating through forgotten brakes or the leakage of fuel can lead to the risk of fire.

Furthermore, you should keep the importance of partial comprehensive insurance in mind. This usually covers fire damage caused by short circuit or vandalism, and can even reimburse the replacement value of the vehicle in the event of total damage. So you stay on the safe side if the fire even strikes after the best prevention.

The fire risk of vehicles

The data evaluation of Statista shows that the assessment of the fire risk of car depends heavily on the type of drive. The DEVK survey, published in November 2021, emphasizes which drive types are considered particularly risky. Statistics show that vehicles with certain drive systems in particular are more on fire than others.

Overall, the incident on the B27 was survived lightly; The driver was unharmed and was able to flee in time. Nevertheless, this incident must be understood as a warning that technical defects can quickly lead to dangerous situations. Regular maintenance is the be -all and end -all for traffic safety and help that "nothing burns".