BMW 128I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 183 owner complaints for the BMW 128I (model years 2007–2013). The most reported problem area is air bags (88 complaints), followed by engine (31 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 50 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2011 (50), 2013 (36) and 2012 (31). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 128I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 88 | 6 of 7 | |
| Engine | 31 | 6 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 30 | 6 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 19 | 6 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 4 of 7 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V119000 | Mar 2, 2022 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv) | 2008–2013 | 917,106 |
| 20V017000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2008–2013 | 59,965 |
| 19V579000 | Aug 6, 2019 | Electrical system: wiring | 2008–2012 | 41,981 |
| 17V683000 | Oct 30, 2017 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv) | 2008–2011 | 740,561 |
| 16V071000 | Feb 5, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2008–2013 | 840,000 |
| 14V176000 | Apr 10, 2014 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2010–2011 | 156,137 |
| 13V044000 | Feb 7, 2013 | Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers | 2008–2012 | 516,791 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 9 complaints; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.