WBY1Z4C50GV508795

Available vehicle information

VIN
WBY1Z4C50GV508795
Model year
2016
Country
Germany
Record status
accident
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
17V720000 16/11/2017 View details
Summary

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 Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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 the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

Recall 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
17V088000 09/02/2017 View details
Summary

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 may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

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

VIN structure

WBY WMI · 1Z4C50 VDS · GV508795 VIS
WMI WBY World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 1Z4C50 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS GV508795 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code G 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 i3
Model year 2016
Manufacturer BMW AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Trim Range Extender
Displacement 0.6 L
Cylinders 2
Engine power 170 hp
Fuel type Electric
Doors 5
Plant city LEIPZIG
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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