BMW 128i recalls and problems
7 recalls and 184 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
184
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
9
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BMW 128i by year
Most reported BMW 128i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 90 | |
| Engine | 31 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | |
| Electrical System | 19 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | |
| Structure | 7 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 5 | |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
All BMW 128i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-119 | Mar 2, 2022 | 2008–2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i)… |
| 20V-017 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2008–2013 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013… |
| 19V-579 | Aug 6, 2019 | 2008–2012 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. |
| 17V-683 | Oct 30, 2017 | 2008–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i… |
| 16V-071 | Feb 5, 2016 | 2008–2013 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i… |
| 14V-176 | Apr 10, 2014 | 2010–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i… |
| 13V-044 | Feb 7, 2013 | 2008–2012 | Electrical System | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 128i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 BMW 128i has the most reports (50). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 128i have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering BMW 128i model years 2008–2013.
What are the most common BMW 128i problems?
Owners report air bags, engine, engine and engine cooling problems most often.