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2012 BMW 128I recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2012 BMW 128I, newest first.

5 recalls on record for the 2012 BMW 128I. The most recent was on March 2, 2022. Owners also sent NHTSA 31 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (2), electrical system (2), engine and engine cooling (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

31 complaints about the 2012 BMW 128I were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 2 mention a crash, 1 injury.

Air Bags23recall on record
Engine4
Engine And Engine Cooling2recall on record
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System1recall on record
Seat Belts1

Due to BMW using plastic parts when you live in Hot and cold environments the plastic begins to mold to other plastic parts and pvc diaphragms tear rather easy causing rough idle , stalls and can cause over revving and…
March 24, 2026 · Engine

Takata recall i received a letter from BMW dated March 2016 notifying me of recall. Last week, i was at my BMW service department and inquired when i could bring my vehicle in for repair. I was informed that the parts…
May 22, 2017 · Air Bags

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2012 BMW 128I recalls

March 2, 2022BMW 128I, 3 Series, 5 Series and others: 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…
Jan. 15, 2020BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I and others: 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…
Aug. 6, 2019BMW 128I, 135I, 135IS: 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…
Feb. 5, 2016BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I and others: 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…
Feb. 7, 2013BMW 128I, 135I, 328I and others: Electrical system BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011…