BMW 128I US Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the BMW 128I US, across 2 model years (2009–2011). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
BMW 128I US years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 128I US model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2011 128I US: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 128I US: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 128I US problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 128I US model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 128I US | 7 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 128I US | 5 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 128I US years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (7), 2009 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 128I US?
Air Bags, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 128I US have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.