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WBA5A5C53FD••••••2015 Bmw 528I
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2015 Bmw 528I build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
61on the model
22builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 6Electrical System 6Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2025
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical Systems). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was only inspected for the plug connector, and a protective shield…
Power TrainSep 2016
On september 22, 2016. My 2015 bmw 528i vehicle had a drivetrain malfunction. The car died on the 95northbound and I was in the speedlane in motion going over 70 miles an hour and the car when into a dead stop and almost caused over a 30 car pileup. I was almost killed! This car…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2024
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and after an hour was able to restart the vehicle. The contact received…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2024
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that an unusual amount of smoke would leak from under the hood. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent dealer where it was diagnosed that…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2024
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
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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 WBA5A5C53FD518724 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.