WBS43AY09PFN88256

2023 BMW

Available vehicle information

VIN
WBS43AY09PFN88256
Make
BMW
Model year
2023
Country
Germany
Record status
bid

VIN structure

WBS WMI · 43AY09 VDS · PFN88256 VIS
WMI WBS World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 43AY09 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS PFN88256 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code P Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code F Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BMW
Model M3
Model year 2023
Manufacturer BMW M GMBH
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Series 3-Series
Trim M3 xDrive Competition
Displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 503 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city MUNICH
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

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1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 23V118000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Report received: 23/02/2023

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.

Consequence

Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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About VIN WBS43AY09PFN88256

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WBS43AY09PFN88256 with a 2023 BMW. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and bid as the record status.

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