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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBAPK5C54BA656094 · Checked Aug 25, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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WBAPK5C54BA•••••• 2011 Bmw 328XI

This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw 328XI build (5 vs 1).

5on this build
63on the model
43builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Seat Belts 1 Seats 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 2024
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound while driving. The check engine warning…
Fuel/propulsion System Feb 2016
Driving at 50 mph car slow down and stall on side of the highway
Air Bags Jul 2014
At temperature above 87 degrees f (after a full day in open parking lot under sun) as indicated on the car's dashboard, the seat belt sensor of the car malfunctioned. Even though I had my seat belt firmly clasped but the car kept on beeping seatbelt warning for about 5-10…
Engine And Engine Cooling Sep 2023
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there were abnormal sounds coming from the engine compartment.…
Air Bags Jul 2014
Driving down a main road at approx 35 mph when an error message appeared on vehicle dash that stated there is a default with the passenger seat belt that may affect deployment of air bag

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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 WBAPK5C54BA656094 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.