Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 BMW 128i has 5 recalls, 29 complaints.
5
Recalls
29
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
19V579000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and elect...
20V017000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 xDrive30...
16V071000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,...
13V044000
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-Seri...
22V119000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
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 X...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2012 BMW 128 I C RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Due to BMW using plastic parts when you live in Hot and cold environments the plastic begins to mold... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On February 25, 2026, BMW of South Miami performed the VANOS safety recall repair on my vehicle. The... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707... |
| May 31, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 128i. The contact stated after completing an oil change at the dealer an... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 128i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119... |
| Apr 29, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION A... |
| Oct 17, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL -- AFTER MONTHS OF WAITING FOR A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM BMW IN L... |
| Oct 2, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL BRAMAN DEALERSHIP IN WEST PALM BEACH WILL NOT SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE AIR... |
| Jul 5, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL - RECALL HAS BEEN PENDING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS AND TO DATE HAVE NOT BEEN CONTAC... |
| May 17, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMW DATED MARCH 2016 NOTIFYING ME OF RECALL. LAST WEEK, I W... |
| Apr 26, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION O... |
| Dec 7, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 BMW 128I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN INT... |
| Nov 2, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE LETTER FROM BMW IN THE SPRING OF 2016, BUT THEY HAVE NOT R... |
| Aug 9, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Jul 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY TAKATA AIRBAGS TO BE REPAIRED. |
| Jun 28, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW I28I. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ... |
| Apr 5, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Mar 31, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Mar 25, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Mar 5, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |