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WBAPK5C52BA••••••2011 Bmw 328XI
This build draws 4.1× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw 328XI build (6 vs 1).
6on this build
63on the model
43builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 3Electrical System 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 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…
Electrical SystemJul 2017
The contact owns a 2011 bmw 328. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard an explosion coming from the air conditioner/heating system. The contact noticed fumes coming from the vents. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. Upon…
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2011
Driving down highway auto suddenly stopped running luckily no accident considering heavily travel road auto wouldn't start again had auto towed off road to nearest garage safety hazard.bmw has special warranty for super low emission vehicles 15yrs or 150000 miles this auto fits…
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2023
See attached document for complaint
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2022
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 while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. 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 WBAPK5C52BA660810 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.