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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBAXG5C54CDX04968 · Checked Oct 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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WBAXG5C54CD•••••• 2012 Bmw 528I

That is about average for the 2012 Bmw 528I — 3 complaints per build across 24 builds.

5on this build
83on the model
24builds in total
Most reported Fuel/propulsion System 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Seat Belts 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

What owners of this build wrote

Vehicle Speed Control May 2020
I was driving on the freeway and my car suddenly stopped running and shut down on me mid freeway! I stepped on gas pedal and nothing! It turned off on me and wouldn't turn on! Now it turns but gas won't work! I believe there is a problem with the gas pump of something regarding…
Seat Belts Mar 2020
Drivers seat belt won't lock
Fuel/propulsion System Mar 2020
My vehicle just killed as I was driving it. I got an fuel system error code as well as a drivetrain malfunction error when accelerating. Although there was a recall on 2012 528i fuel pump that was deemed to be the culprit of this problem, bmw is saying my car wasn't a part of…
Engine And Engine Cooling May 2012
The car was leased new. A heavy 'chemical ' smell occured whenever the ventilation system was activated. Driver suffered headaches and sinus problems. At 14 months into the lease, driver had an air quality test done on inside of the car. Results came back with elevated unsafe…
Fuel/propulsion System Mar 2017
Car was on while parked and just shut off would not start back up . Took it to the dealership found out that the fuel pump and module needs to be replaced

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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 WBAXG5C54CDX04968 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.