KnownCarProblemsBMW 128i Problems by Year
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 128i since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2011, 2013, 2012. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 128i problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 128i | 36 | Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 128i | 31 | Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 128i | 50 | Engine | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 128i | 26 | Air bags | 6 | 0 |
21 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 128i
- What years of the BMW 128i have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2011 (50), 2013 (36), 2012 (31).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 128i?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (72), engine (47), electrical (12).
- Which BMW 128i years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (1), 2008 (18), 2010 (22). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.