Yes. Many cases of shorted heater wires leading to "burn through". A search should yield many results. Get it checked out fast (or at least pull the fuse)!

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2005 X5 4.4 (Sterling on Truffle) w/sport everything
2011 Audi S4 (Prestige, DSG)
2012 Audi Q7 (Sport, S-Line)