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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WBAPK7C51BA••••••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
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 4Electrical System 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2018
For several months my air conditioner had been blowing warmer air than normal but was tolerable. A week ago, while driving on the interstate I smelled a burning plastic smell. Almost immediately my air conditioner shut off. Following that the radio and display shut off as well.…
EngineAug 2026
I took my car to the Tigard Oregon bmw dealership for my three recalls that were needing addressed. I turned my car over to them in good working order. After picking it up after the repairs my service engine light came on. My car started knocking and rattling louder and louder.…
Power TrainJan 2024
I was driving to work and the car stalled in the middle of traffic when i slowed the vehicle down, the idle is rough and all over the place, car is very hesitant to accelerate and vibrates or shakes when approaching any speed. Then the check engine light popped on and is still…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2022
My Vehicle has been on Recall since March 2, 2022. There are increasing problems and an occasional smoke and burning smell. This is effecting me getting an inspection and registering my vehicle
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2021
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 unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was white smoke coming…
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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 WBAPK7C51BA818274 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.