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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBAFR7C55DC822102 · Checked Oct 5, 2026
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WBAFR7C55DC•••••• 2013 Bmw 535I

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33on the model
23builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Engine 1 Air Bags 1

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Air Bags May 2018
The contact owns a 2013 bmw 535i. While driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated, which was a safety concern. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to leith bmw (5603 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616, (919) 882-2420)…
Electrical System Nov 2013
As I was leaving the stop sign and entering the busy intersection, my engine suddenly died. The second incident happened a few days later. I was driving about 15 mph, again the engine suddenly died.we took the car to bmw encinitas for its first maintainance check and we did…

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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 WBAFR7C55DC822102 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.