Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 BMW 128i has 3 recalls, 39 complaints.
3
Recalls
39
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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,...
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: 2013 BMW 128 I 2 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illumin... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128I. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag wa... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | See attached document for complaint. |
| Aug 7, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor (OC3) mat warning "Passenger restraint system. Fault ... |
| Mar 2, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119... |
| Aug 22, 2022 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | On or about 2022 I was given notice of recall which told me to go to any BMW dealer for repair. I we... |
| May 12, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119... |
| Mar 16, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BREAK, CAR ACCELERATES & RPMS ROAR. DEALERS COMPUTER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLE... |
| Feb 25, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128i. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, she smelled a strong b... |
| Dec 4, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK/LATCH (ACTUATOR) OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT UNLOCK USING NORMAL PHYSICAL FORCE, O... |
| Oct 31, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL DEALER UNABLE TO REPLACE AIRBAGS |
| Oct 30, 2017 | AIR BAGS | "TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE CALLED TWO DEALERSHIPS TO HAVE MY AIRBAG REPLACE AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO... |
| Sep 1, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL I OWN A BMW SERIES 1 128I YEAR 2013. I RECEIVED A NOTICE ON SEPTEMBER 2017 STATING TH... |
| Aug 30, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I .THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Feb 28, 2017 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | CPSC:WORKING WITH MY MECHANIC, IT WAS DISCOVERED OVER THE COURSE OF 2 MONTHS, THAT THE FRONT SEATBE... |
| Nov 7, 2016 | AIR BAGS | EVEN THOUGH A RECALL IS ON THE CAR, MY BMW DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THIS. |
| Oct 20, 2016 | AIR BAGS | NOTHING -- YET. BUT BMW REFUSES TO REPLACE MY AIRBAGS, AS REQUIRED BY LAW. |
| Sep 6, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Aug 31, 2016 | AIR BAGS | BMW IS STALLING UNNECESSARILY AND WILL NOT FIX MY RECALLED AIRBAG(S). |
| Jul 13, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |