2011 BMW 128I US Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 128I US years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 128I US. That is the most of any 128I US model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 57%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW 128I US problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 57% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 10,273 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 14% | 10,273 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 128I US recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 BMW 128I US.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car randomly accelerates for an additional second after releasing the gas pedal.
Takata recall. I received a letter in the mail dated sept 2017 from bmw usa stating that the parts are available and to schedule an appointment for a free repair. When i called my dealer (stevens creek bmw usa in santa clara, ca) they informed me that the parts are actually not available, they have…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i us. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 bmw 128i us. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Takata recall. No communication from bmw about recall or availability of parts. The driver is five feet tall and must sit close to steering wheel.
Other BMW 128I US years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 128I US | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 128I US?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 128I US?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 BMW 128I US a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 128I US model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.