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WBAPH7C57BE••••••2011 Bmw 328I
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw 328I build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
558on the model
165builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 3Electrical System 2Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireMar 2021
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the vehicle and a burning rubber odor was detected. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with engine failure. The mechanic…
Electrical SystemJul 2023
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle into the dealer for service, she was informed that the footwell control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. After…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2020
Was sitting in a restaurant parking lot waiting for a take out order and I heard a big boom like something big hit my car. No one around. Scared me to death, scared to get out of my car, left area and started to drive home on the open highway and heard another big boom! Opened…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2023
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2022
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. There was also smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The…
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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 WBAPH7C57BE460363 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.