There have been 5 safety recalls for the BMW 128I. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 128I.
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 1 Series M, 2009 BMW 1 Series M, 2010 BMW 1 Series M, 2011 BMW 1 Series M, 2012 BMW 1 Series M, 2013 BMW 1 Series M, 2008 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW 128I, 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2012 BMW 128I, 2013 BMW 128I, 2008 BMW 135I, 2009 BMW 135I, 2010 BMW 135I, 2011 BMW 135I, 2012 BMW 135I, 2013 BMW 135I, 2006 BMW 325I, 2007 BMW 325I, 2008 BMW 325I, 2009 BMW 325I, 2010 BMW 325I, 2011 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2007 BMW 325XI, 2008 BMW 325XI, 2009 BMW 325XI, 2010 BMW 325XI, 2011 BMW 325XI, 2012 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2012 BMW 328I, 2013 BMW 328I, 2006 BMW 328XI, 2007 BMW 328XI, 2008 BMW 328XI, 2009 BMW 328XI, 2010 BMW 328XI, 2011 BMW 328XI, 2012 BMW 328XI, 2006 BMW 330I, 2007 BMW 330I, 2008 BMW 330I, 2009 BMW 330I, 2010 BMW 330I, 2011 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330XI, 2007 BMW 330XI, 2008 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 330XI, 2010 BMW 330XI, 2011 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 335D, 2010 BMW 335D, 2011 BMW 335D, 2006 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335I, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2012 BMW 335I, 2013 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335IS, 2008 BMW 335IS, 2009 BMW 335IS, 2010 BMW 335IS, 2011 BMW 335IS, 2012 BMW 335IS, 2013 BMW 335IS, 2006 BMW 335XI, 2007 BMW 335XI, 2008 BMW 335XI, 2009 BMW 335XI, 2010 BMW 335XI, 2011 BMW 335XI, 2006 BMW M3, 2007 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3, 2012 BMW M3, 2013 BMW M3, 2013 BMW X1, 2014 BMW X1, 2015 BMW X1, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6, 2014 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac, 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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 xdrive30i, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xdrive and m3 coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An electrical short can cause the parts within the pcv valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW 128I, 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 525I, 2008 BMW 525I, 2009 BMW 525I, 2010 BMW 525I, 2011 BMW 525I, 2007 BMW 528I, 2008 BMW 528I, 2009 BMW 528I, 2010 BMW 528I, 2011 BMW 528I, 2007 BMW 530I, 2008 BMW 530I, 2009 BMW 530I, 2010 BMW 530I, 2011 BMW 530I, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2007 BMW Z4, 2008 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
| Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, x3 3. 0si, x3 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive30i, z4 3. 0i, z4 3. 0si and z4 sdrive30i vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 1 Series M, 2009 BMW 1 Series M, 2010 BMW 1 Series M, 2011 BMW 1 Series M, 2012 BMW 1 Series M, 2013 BMW 1 Series M, 2008 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW 128I, 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2012 BMW 128I, 2013 BMW 128I, 2008 BMW 135I, 2009 BMW 135I, 2010 BMW 135I, 2011 BMW 135I, 2012 BMW 135I, 2013 BMW 135I, 2006 BMW 325, 2007 BMW 325, 2008 BMW 325, 2009 BMW 325, 2010 BMW 325, 2011 BMW 325, 2012 BMW 325, 2006 BMW 328, 2007 BMW 328, 2008 BMW 328, 2009 BMW 328, 2010 BMW 328, 2011 BMW 328, 2012 BMW 328, 2013 BMW 328, 2006 BMW 330, 2007 BMW 330, 2008 BMW 330, 2009 BMW 330, 2010 BMW 330, 2011 BMW 330, 2006 BMW 335, 2007 BMW 335, 2008 BMW 335, 2009 BMW 335, 2010 BMW 335, 2011 BMW 335, 2012 BMW 335, 2013 BMW 335, 2007 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3, 2012 BMW M3, 2013 BMW M3, 2013 BMW X1 Sav, 2014 BMW X1 Sav, 2015 BMW X1 Sav, 2007 BMW X3 Sav, 2008 BMW X3 Sav, 2009 BMW X3 Sav, 2010 BMW X3 Sav, 2007 BMW X5 Sav, 2008 BMW X5 Sav, 2009 BMW X5 Sav, 2010 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2013 BMW X5 Sav, 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac, 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac, 2008 BMW X6 Sac, 2009 BMW X6 Sac, 2012 BMW X6 Sac, 2013 BMW X6 Sac, 2014 BMW X6 Sac |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 135I, 2012 BMW 135I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2012 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 528I, 2011 BMW 535I, 2010 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 640I, 2010 BMW X3 Sav, 2011 BMW X3 Sav, 2010 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X6 Sav, 2012 BMW X6 Sav, 2010 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i coupe, 128i convertible, 328i sedan, 328i xdrive sedan, 328i coupe, 328i convertible, 328i sports wagon and z4 sdrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i coupe, 135i convertible, 335i sedan, x5 xdrive 35i, and x6 xdrive 35i, 2011 335i ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW 128I, 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2012 BMW 128I, 2008 BMW 135I, 2009 BMW 135I, 2010 BMW 135I, 2011 BMW 135I, 2012 BMW 135I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 335I, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 15, 2020 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 59,965 |
| Oct. 30, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) | 740,561 |
| Feb. 5, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 840,000 |
| Apr. 10, 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 156,137 |
| Feb. 7, 2013 | Electrical System | 516,791 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 128I | 2 |
| 2012 BMW 128I | 3 |
| 2011 BMW 128I | 5 |
| 2010 BMW 128I | 5 |
| 2009 BMW 128I | 4 |
| 2008 BMW 128I | 4 |