VIN Decoder Results

WBAFU7C55DDU68607

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

BMW

Vehicle Model

535i

Vehicle Series

5-Series

Vehicle Trim

xDrive

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

WBAFU7C5*DD

Manufacturer Name

BMW AG

Model Year

2013

Plant City

DINGOLFING

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

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

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

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)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

WBA World Manufacturer Identifier

FU7C5 Vehicle Descriptor Section

5 Check Digit

DDU68607 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

20 MPG

Highway

30 MPG

Combined

24 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,900

CO2 Emissions

375.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Premium

Safety Recalls (1 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2013 BMW 535i

Source

NHTSA Database

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Sa...

Consequence: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign: 15V188000

Owner Complaints (38)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"My 2013 BMW 535i (VIN [XXX] ) caught fire spontaneously while parked, turned off, and unoccupied on 11/18/2025 in Westbury, NY. A passerby saw smoke and called 911. Nassau County Police and the Westbury Fire Department responded. Firefighters informe..."

ODI #11700387

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

"Heard a clicking noise behind the steering wheel for a few days then I’ll the sudden the horn stopped working and all the controls on the steering wheel stopped working. I’m a mechanic so I took apart the clock spring stealing wheel compartment to fi..."

ODI #11675261

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