WBY7Z8C51JVB87524

2018

Available vehicle information

VIN
WBY7Z8C51JVB87524
Model year
2018
Country
Germany
Record status
rear-end damage

VIN structure

WBY WMI · 7Z8C51 VDS · JVB87524 VIS
WMI WBY World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 7Z8C51 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS JVB87524 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J 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).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BMW
Model i3
Model year 2018
Manufacturer BMW AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Trim Range Extender S
Engine model Electric/2-Cyl .Gasoline
Displacement 0.6 L
Cylinders 2
Engine power 170 hp
Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission speeds 1
Doors 5
Plant city LEIPZIG
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 18V652000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Report received: 20/09/2018

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Consequence

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 2 19V310000

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Report received: 17/04/2019

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.

Consequence

A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 3 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.

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About VIN WBY7Z8C51JVB87524

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WBY7Z8C51JVB87524 with a 2018. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and rear-end damage as the record status.

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