VIN Decoder Results

WBY1Z4C54GV505916

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

BMW

Vehicle Model

Vehicle Trim

Range Extender

Additional Information

Error Text

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

Vehicle Descriptor

WBY1Z4C5*GV

Manufacturer Name

BMW AG

Model Year

2016

Plant City

LEIPZIG

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Body Class

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

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)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

600.0

Displacement (CI)

39.5

Displacement (L)

0.6

Fuel Type - Primary

Electric

Fuel Type - Secondary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

170

Electrification Level

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

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)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

WBY World Manufacturer Identifier

1Z4C5 Vehicle Descriptor Section

4 Check Digit

GV505916 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 (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2016 BMW i3

Source

NHTSA Database

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St...

Consequence: During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at

Campaign: 17V720000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.

Consequence: A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners m

Campaign: 17V088000

Owner Complaints (32)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"While driving my 2016 BMW i3 with Range Extender, the vehicle experiences sudden and complete loss of propulsion at very low state of charge (0–1%). The car abruptly loses motive power, forcing me to pull over, sometimes while in traffic. After sitti..."

ODI #11711282

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

"Faulty airbag warning"

ODI #11677072

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