https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 128i. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:45:17 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2144434 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was a recurring failure, and the vehicle was parked and no longer driven due to safety concerns. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2132106 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT On or about 2022 I was given notice of recall which told me to go to any BMW dealer for repair. I went to Niello BMW in Sacramento. I was getting car processed and then told to summarily leave. They refused to repair my car per recall notice https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2132107 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT On or about 2022 I was given notice of recall which told me to go to any BMW dealer for repair. I went to Niello BMW in Sacramento. I was getting car processed and then told to summarily leave. They refused to repair my car per recall notice https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2132108 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT On or about 2022 I was given notice of recall which told me to go to any BMW dealer for repair. I went to Niello BMW in Sacramento. I was getting car processed and then told to summarily leave. They refused to repair my car per recall notice https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2118137 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128I. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while his wife was seated in the front passenger’s seat, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the front passenger’s side seat occupancy mat had failed and needed to be re https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2075377 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and then stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2049021 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT VANOS chamshaft bolts broke, and had to pay $3,200 to replace assembly, and restore timing in engine. There is currently an open recall for 2010+ models but the problem still occurs on 2009 models as well. This is a huge risk for drivers as the car can randomly stall and cause fatal accidents and/or financial burden. This problem has been addressed for earlier models, and needs to be held to the https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2044734 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V579000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2044735 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V579000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2044736 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the headlights and taillights became inoperable. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V579000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2036611 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manuf https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2025216 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Front passenger air bag seat occupancy sensor (OC3) mat warning "Passenger restraint system. Fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag" BMW has an extended warranty for this exact issue on several other models, but not the 1 series which should be included. This is a huge safety issue and shouldn't be the customer's responsibility. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2020640 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2020641 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2018104 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT My electric water pump failed and my car overheated 3 times (once resulting in thick white smoke coming from the engine) tow trucks were called and fire department notified. Car is now unused on drive way as it just overheats constantly when turned on. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2018105 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT My electric water pump failed and my car overheated 3 times (once resulting in thick white smoke coming from the engine) tow trucks were called and fire department notified. Car is now unused on drive way as it just overheats constantly when turned on. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2009109 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW 128I. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. While at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The veh https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-2006070 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manuf https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1999610 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed no parts were available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aw https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1999130 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT First notified of recall in October, 2023. After 8 months, BMW tells me there is no remedy available. Eight months is more than a reasonable amount of time to remedy this defect. Please help! Thank you. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1997303 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manuf https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1992793 Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manuf https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1992812 Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1988428 Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufa https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1986622 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and there was a hard vibration. The contact also stated that the vehicle experienced an intermittent unintended acceleration. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approxi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1985957 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1985958 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 128I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1970751 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1964728 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 BMW 128I. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed and pulling into the driveway, the vehicle stalled. While driving on two occasions, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The check engine and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, door and trunk failed to open. The contact's husband checked the vehicle and noticed there was power be https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-128i#complaint-1963844 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Engine noise.