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WBA3K5C5XEK300455
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
BMW
Vehicle Model
328d
Vehicle Series
3-Series
Vehicle Trim
xDrive
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WBA3K5C5*EK
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Model Year
2014
Plant City
MUNICH
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
GERMANY
Body Class
Wagon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2000.0
Displacement (CI)
121.7
Displacement (L)
2.0
Fuel Type - Primary
Diesel
Engine Brake (hp) From
181
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
VIN Breakdown
WBA
World Manufacturer Identifier
3K5C5
Vehicle Descriptor Section
X
Check Digit
EK300455
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★★ 5/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
31 MPG
Highway
43 MPG
Combined
36 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250
CO2 Emissions
285.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Diesel
Safety Recalls (7 Found)
Total Recalls
7
Vehicle
2014 BMW 328d
Source
NHTSA Database
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirc...
Consequence:
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made
Campaign: 18V755000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the re...
Consequence:
A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may conta
Campaign: 20V185000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculati...
Consequence:
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previous
Campaign: 21V907000
Owner Complaints (150)
Total Complaints
150
Crashes Reported
5
Injuries Reported
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
"The fuel system has failed. The car shut off in the Baltimore harbor tunnel twice completely stopping traffic and creating a very hazard situation. One of those two times the semi truck behind me had to slam its brakes. When the car shuts off you mu..."
ODI #11725764
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
"Vehicle experienced sudden engine failure while driving due to timing chain failure on N47 diesel engine, a known defect. Loss of propulsion occurred without warning, creating a safety risk."
ODI #11717764
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