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WBA3R1C53FK194050

Basic Information

Vehicle Make
BMW
Vehicle Model
435i
Vehicle Series
4-Series
Vehicle Trim
xDrive

Additional Information

Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WBA3R1C5*FK
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Model Year
2015
Plant City
MUNICH
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
GERMANY
Body Class
Coupe
Doors
2
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
6
Displacement (CC)
2979.1682352
Displacement (CI)
181.8
Displacement (L)
3.0
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
300
Pretensioner
Yes
Seat Belt Type
Manual
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)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
WBA World Manufacturer Identifier
3R1C5 Vehicle Descriptor Section
3 Check Digit
FK194050 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (3 Found)

Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2015 BMW 435i
Source
NHTSA Database
AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be...
Consequence: If the driver's front air bag deployment timing is incorrect, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service
Campaign: 15V148000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi G...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer
Campaign: 15V189000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 42...
Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a cra
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign: 24V288000

Owner Complaints (15)

Total Complaints
15
Crashes Reported
1
Injuries Reported
2
ENGINE
"I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2015 BMW 435xi (N55 engine, ~79,000 miles) that suffered a sudden and complete engine failure due to the oil pump drive chain. While driving at highway speed, the vehicle experienced an instant loss of oil ..."
ODI #11685069
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
"I own a 2015 BMW 435i from Checkered Flag (Jaguar) in about 2017. The car is currently experiencing a fuel pump failure of exactly the type that is described here: [XXX] . Your VIN lookup does not show my car is covered by the recall, even though ..."
ODI #11614039
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