Table 1 shows 14 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 BMW 328. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine failure (four problems).
Incident summary: on January 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 pm, while traveling at 50 mph in north carolina, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic engine seizure without any prior "limp mode" warning or check engine light. Read details...
BMW says this car has a defective timing chain module that will cause engine failure. I had to have my car towed because of this problem. The engine failed while I was on the highway. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2012 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated after 30 minutes the vehicle restarted and he drove to his destination. The contact stated 2 weeks later, he was unable to start the vehicle. Read details...