WBA1J7C57FV253827

Available vehicle information

VIN
WBA1J7C57FV253827
Make
BMW
Model year
2015
Country
Germany
Record status
salvage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
24V288000 24/04/2024 View details
Summary

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, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

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 crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Recall 2 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
25V871000 17/12/2025 View details
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

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 crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Premium
City 21 MPG
Highway 31 MPG
Combined 25 MPG
Engine displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S8)
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 361.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3050
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WBA WMI · 1J7C57 VDS · FV253827 VIS
WMI WBA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 1J7C57 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS FV253827 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code F Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code V Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BMW
Model M235i
Model year 2015
Manufacturer BMW AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Coupe
Series 2-Series
Displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 320 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 2
Plant city LEIPZIG
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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