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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WBAPK5C59BA••••••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 reportedEngine 3Electrical System 3Air Bags 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJul 2022
Unknown my car has been smoking g very bad lately idk if it is cause but this but this recall has never been fixed on my car would like to get looked at
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2022
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Engine Service…
EngineOct 2016
The engine of the vehicle didn't start with the sign saying "fuel pump malfunction." I had the fuel pump replaced at the nearest bmw dealership. After a few days, I got a call from the dealership that the "car is running as it should." 8 days later, the engine shut off on a…
Electrical SystemJan 2018
The vehicles rdc module that communicates to the TPMS gets wet and causes a complete electrical system failure. This module on is located under the passenger rear wheel splash shield on the outside of the vehicle and is exposed to elements. This is a poor design and location.…
Electrical SystemDec 2017
The contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V676000 (electrical system) and 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
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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 WBAPK5C59BA659282 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.