2012 BMW 328 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 328 years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 328. That ranks 6th out of 8 328 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 50,925 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 BMW 328 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 | 3 | 43% | 50,925 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 75,989 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 29% | 50,925 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 52,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 41,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW 328 recalls (1)
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Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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 wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: 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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle suddenly stopped on the state highway and will not start again. The vehicle was serviced at the local dealership on 09/08/2018 on for major repairs including oil change and all required maintenance were up to date. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer diagnosed the problem…
While pulling out of the garage, a warning message "chasis stabilization: drive moderately" appeared on the dash and had no power steering and was making whirring noise when the steering wheel was turned. Stopped the car and walked back into the garage and found a sheared off bolt on the floor…
In july 2017 while driving the car the cabin completely filled up with smoke and i inhaled a substantial amount , and smoke started coming out from the hood area. My mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined there was a manufacturer recall associated with the smoke filling the cabin. At no…
Water leaking into driver side of car and pooling in driver footwell and driver-side passenger. When parked on slope, nearly 3-4 inches of standing water. After pumping and drying out water, major rain storm resulted in return of pooling water. Possibly related to bmw service bulletin: sib 51 05 14…
Passenger side airbag restraint system malfunction warning illuminated sporadically. I took it to the dealership to have it checked and nothing was found. A week later, the same thing happened. I took it back and was told the passenger side sensor pad needed to be replaced. Now both the driver and…
Other BMW 328 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 328 | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 328 | 37 | 1 |
| 2010 328 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 328 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 328 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 328 | 9 | 1 |
| 2006 328 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 328?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 328?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 BMW 328 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.