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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBAUP7C58BVK78712 · Checked Nov 5, 2026
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WBAUP7C58BV•••••• 2011 Bmw 128I

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw 128I build (3 vs 2).

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48on the model
32builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Air Bags 1 Engine 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Engine And Engine Cooling fire Mar 2022
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128i. 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 vehicle lost…
Engine Jun 2017
The contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a red light at 5 mph, the vehicle shuddered and stalled while making a loud knocking noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the aluminum…
Air Bags Mar 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags) in mid march of 2016 and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer indicated…

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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 WBAUP7C58BVK78712 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.