VIN WBS1J5C53J7B70041

Vehicle identification record for VIN WBS1J5C53J7B70041. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN WBS1J5C53J7B70041

VIN
WBS1J5C53J7B70041
Make
BMW
Model year
2018
Country
Germany
Record status
insurance write-off
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
17V719000 15/11/2017 View details
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. 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

2018 BMW M2 2 DR RWD
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Premium
City 20 MPG
Highway 26 MPG
Combined 22 MPG
Engine displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 395.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3450
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WBS WMI · 1J5C53 VDS · J7B70041 VIS
WMI WBS World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 1J5C53 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS J7B70041 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J 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 M2
Model year 2018
Manufacturer BMW M GMBH
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Coupe
Series 2-Series
Displacement 3 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 365 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Manual/Standard
Transmission speeds 6
Doors 2
Plant city LEIPZIG
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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