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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBSJF0C52JB283414 · Checked Oct 22, 2026
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WBSJF0C52JB•••••• 2018 Bmw M5

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Most reported Air Bags 1 Seat Belts 1 Engine 1

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Air Bags Mar 2024
This is for the front passenger seat only.The idrive system will give an error for the passenger restraint system and will mention there is a seat belt issue and turn off the airbag. This is intermittent and will happen with or without a passenger. I contacted BMW about it but…
Engine Nov 2022
The coolant tank on my 2018 M5 failed causing a coolant leak. This is a highly documented problem on the forums and mine needed replacement at 22k miles. The bigger issue is the location of the tank because the coolant leaks on the ignition coils and fuel injectors causing…

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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 WBSJF0C52JB283414 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.