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WBAFR1C56BC••••••2011 Bmw 528I
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw 528I build (11 vs 5).
11on this build
114on the model
22builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Fuel/propulsion System 3Engine And Engine Cooling 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2023
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated while receiving an oil change by an independent mechanic at the residence, the mechanic became aware of bolt fragments in the oil pan. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine…
EngineMar 2020
The vehicle engine light comes on everytime the engine heats up to normal operation. Tempareture and the revs up temporarily making it difficult every year to do emissions testing
SeatsSep 2018
The driver seat required calibration. I tried to do it myself and still have the message on the board that required calibration
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2017
The contact owns a 2011 bmw 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Fuel SystemOct 2016
The contact owns a 2011 bmw 528i the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
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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 WBAFR1C56BC743581 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.