WBA53AK02R7R82826

Available vehicle information

VIN
WBA53AK02R7R82826
Make
BMW
Model year
2024
Country
Germany
Record status
accident
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 STRUCTURE:BODY
24V711000 25/09/2024 View details
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.

Consequence

A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

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OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WBA WMI · 53AK02 VDS · R7R82826 VIS
WMI WBA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 53AK02 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS R7R82826 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code R Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 7 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 228i
Model year 2024
Manufacturer BMW AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Series 2-Series
Trim sDrive GC
Displacement 2 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 228 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city LEIPZIG
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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