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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WBA3A5C58CF••••••2012 Bmw 328I
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Bmw 328I build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
122on the model
54builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Air Bags 1Seats 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2022
I hear a whining noise coming from the engine and sounds like the timing chain is getting ready to snap. This is a common problem in this type of engine, resulting in a damaged engine
Service BrakesApr 2020
The contact owns a 2012 bmw 328i. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to roadshow bmw (405 n. Germantown pkwy #6207, cordova, tn 38018, (901) 365-2584) for an oil change. The contact was informed of an oil leak at the oil filter housing gasket. The vehicle was…
Air BagsOct 2012
Passenger side air bag disengages if passenger sits on any type cushion. Passenger side air bag disengaged light is on if passenger is in the passenger seat sitting on any type of cushion or padding. The air bag can disengage if passenger wears a padded winter coat. This bmw…
EngineAug 2019
The contact owns a 2012 bmw 328i. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle, but it lost power. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company to bmw of…
EngineAug 2016
August 6, 2016 - car stalled at about 50mph, just when about to go uphill. I wasn't able to make it to the shoulder leaving the car blocking traffic with my wife and daughter in it. Once it stops, it puts itself in park, making it impossible to push aside. We created a traffic…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WBA3A5C58CF340882 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.