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BMW 128i recalls by year

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

7 recalls found for the BMW 128i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 184 owner complaints. Choose a model year:

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2013 BMW 128i336
2012 BMW 128i531
2011 BMW 128i750
2010 BMW 128i722
2009 BMW 128i626
2008 BMW 128i618
2007 BMW 128i01

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Newest BMW 128i recalls

  • Mar 2, 202222V119000Engine and engine cooling917,106 vehicles
    BMW 3 Series, 128i and 4 more models

    The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

  • Jan 15, 202020V017000Air bags59,965 vehicles
    BMW 328i, 335i and 17 more models

    These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

  • Aug 6, 201919V579000Electrical system41,981 vehicles
    BMW 128i, 135i and 1 more model

    The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.

  • Oct 30, 201717V683000Engine and engine cooling740,561 vehicles
    BMW 328i, 525i and 6 more models

    The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

  • Feb 5, 201616V071000Air bags840,000 vehicles
    BMW 328, 335 and 11 more models

    Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

  • Apr 10, 201414V176000Engine and engine cooling156,137 vehicles
    BMW 535I Gran Turismo, X5 SAV and 10 more models

    In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.

  • Feb 7, 201313V044000Electrical system516,791 vehicles
    BMW 128i, 135i and 3 more models

    In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles.

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