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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) Yes
Forward collision warning (FCW) Yes
Blind-spot warning (BSW) Yes
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Yes
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Yes
Rear cross-traffic alert Yes
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Partial
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Optional
Lane centering assistance Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Seat belt pretensioners Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 12 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Blind-spot interventionStandard
Pedestrian alert soundStandard
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Daytime running lightsStandard
Automatic high-beam switchingStandard
Low-beam headlightsManufacturer reported · LED
Rear visibility systemStandard
Rear automatic emergency brakingStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Nov 15, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: WBY43FK08SCW08616
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
25 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
View example records
Document 11014652
DELIVERY STOP: STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT
Document 11014654
DELIVERY STOP: EMF ACTUATOR
Document 11015536
Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased. As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some cases, moresteering force is required.
Document 11016419
There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message Drive, you can continue driving (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication fault 8049AA - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to ground or line disconnection 80124F Electric auxiliary heater: Communication in electric auxiliary heater faulty 224F60 - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to ground or line disconnection 224111 - Cooling system for power electronics: Coolant loss detected 224107 - Cooling system for high-voltage battery unit, component protection: Detection of coolant loss
Document 11016432
The parking brake actuator cannot be activated or deactivated due to a failed weld. Check Control message Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle against rolling away. Mustbe checked by the Service Partner. The vehicle is still held by the unaffected side and the transmission lock.
Document 11017503
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Vehicle information checked Nov 15, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Engine horsepower
593 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Curb weight
5,247 lb
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
5th Generation Electric Synchronous Engine Motor
Dealer-listed features 20
Backup Camera
Lane Departure Warning
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
AWD
Sunroof/Moonroof
Cruise Control
Push Start
Remote Start
Keyless Entry
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Navigation System
Bluetooth
Heated Seats
Power Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Premium Package
Satellite Radio
Alloy Wheels
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Electrification
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Manufactured in
DINGOLFING, GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Nov 15, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
The coolant hose which runs from the combined charging unit (CCU) to the front electric motors housingmay develop a leak at the motor end of the hose.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Nov 15, 2026. Records match 2025 BMW i5, not a specific VIN.
Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Some equipment sources are temporarily unavailable. Available evidence is shown below; these checks are incomplete.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) Yes
Forward collision warning (FCW) Yes
Blind-spot warning (BSW) Yes
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Yes
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Yes
Rear cross-traffic alert Yes
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Partial
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Optional
Lane centering assistance Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Seat belt pretensioners Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 12 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Blind-spot interventionStandard
Pedestrian alert soundStandard
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Daytime running lightsStandard
Automatic high-beam switchingStandard
Low-beam headlightsManufacturer reported · LED
Rear visibility systemStandard
Rear automatic emergency brakingStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Nov 15, 2026.