WBY1Z4C59FV501293

Available vehicle information

VIN
WBY1Z4C59FV501293
Make
BMW
Model year
2015
Country
Germany
Record status
fire damage

VIN structure

WBY WMI · 1Z4C59 VDS · FV501293 VIS
WMI WBY World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 1Z4C59 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS FV501293 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

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).

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NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BMW
Model i3
Model year 2015
Manufacturer BMW AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Series 3-Series
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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Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 17V720000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Report received: 16/11/2017

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 17V088000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report received: 09/02/2017

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.

Recall 3 15V628000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report received: 07/10/2015

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

Remedy

MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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About VIN WBY1Z4C59FV501293

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WBY1Z4C59FV501293 with a 2015 BMW. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and fire damage as the record status.

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