2013 BMW 128I

3 recalls, 46 complaints - 15 TSBs

22V119000 Mar 2, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); ... Read more
Consequence
An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
Remedy
This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V... Read more
917,106 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
20V017000 Jan 15, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, ... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
59,965 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
16V071000 Feb 5, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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,... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
840,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

46 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS21
ENGINE3
STRUCTURE:BODY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
POWER TRAIN2
SERVICE BRAKES2
SUSPENSION2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
STEERING1
POWER TRAIN Oct 30, 2025
Incident date: Oct 26, 2025
10.17.25 Vehicle started making tapping noise under the hood. I wasn’t able to identify the problem. I took it to the dealership and they found noise coming from the transmission and stated possible front pump, but wasn’t for sure. They wanted to do an additional diagnostic after I had already p... Read more
SUSPENSION Sep 19, 2025
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
I was travelling back home at about 65mph on the highway in my 2018 ford f250 crew cab and my left front wheel hit a small bump in the road. The whole truck started to shake violently and I couldn't hold the steering wheel as it was also shaking uncontrollably. I thought at first that I had had a p... Read more
STEERING Sep 19, 2025
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
I was travelling back home at about 65mph on the highway in my 2018 ford f250 crew cab and my left front wheel hit a small bump in the road. The whole truck started to shake violently and I couldn't hold the steering wheel as it was also shaking uncontrollably. I thought at first that I had had a p... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 19, 2025
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
The transmission has failed due to a snap ring being dislodged. This caused substantial damage requiring complete transmission rebuild. The vehicle is currently at a ford dealership where they have identified the issue. The serviceman stated that the snap ring failure is due to manufactures defect... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jul 15, 2025
Honda sold America cars that they knew were rusted less than five years and they still letting people drive these cars that are rusted at the bottom
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Sep 16, 2024
Incident date: Aug 7, 2024
Unintended activation of CMBS braking and warning system causing rapid vehicle deceleration. Deactivation of active cruise control due to CMBS errors.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Aug 29, 2024
Incident date: Aug 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the two outside cabs were smoking. There was smoke detected near the fuel tank. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of diesel and DEF detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 29, 2024
Incident date: Aug 11, 2024
Brake Booster Brake Serví Unit faulty Making noise, took t mechanic and I was told there is a technical service bulletin on this. I called Audi of Danbury and I was told there is no recall. I was told by my mechanic it can cause car t run bad and die.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 30, 2023
Incident date: Mar 2, 2023
My car is in park and when I cut the car off, it tells me I need to shift to park. This means I have to restart the car and try again. It happens multiple times and has been occurring often.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 25, 2022
Incident date: Feb 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 BMW 128i. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, she smelled a strong burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The contact stated that the strong burning odor caused her to collapse ... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 13, 2022
Incident date: May 12, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasona... Read more
ENGINE Apr 6, 2022
Incident date: Mar 16, 2022
WHEN STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BREAK, CAR ACCELERATES & RPMS ROAR. DEALERS COMPUTER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM, BUT DEALER SUGGESTS A BMW BATTERY OR REPLACING AN OUTSIDE POWER DOOR HANDLE, BUT NO GUARANTY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 6, 2022
Incident date: Mar 16, 2022
WHEN STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BREAK, CAR ACCELERATES & RPMS ROAR. DEALERS COMPUTER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM, BUT DEALER SUGGESTS A BMW BATTERY OR REPLACING AN OUTSIDE POWER DOOR HANDLE, BUT NO GUARANTY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 8, 2018
Incident date: Dec 4, 2018
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK/LATCH (ACTUATOR) OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT UNLOCK USING NORMAL PHYSICAL FORCE, ONLY UNLOCKS WITH ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE FROM UNLOCK BUTTON ON DASHBOARD OR KEY FOB. COULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE BATTERY POWER IS CUT OFF (BY DESIGN) - THE OCCUPANT IS UNABLE TO EGRESS AND R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 8, 2018
Incident date: Dec 4, 2018
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK/LATCH (ACTUATOR) OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT UNLOCK USING NORMAL PHYSICAL FORCE, ONLY UNLOCKS WITH ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE FROM UNLOCK BUTTON ON DASHBOARD OR KEY FOB. COULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE BATTERY POWER IS CUT OFF (BY DESIGN) - THE OCCUPANT IS UNABLE TO EGRESS AND R... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 8, 2018
Incident date: Dec 4, 2018
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK/LATCH (ACTUATOR) OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT UNLOCK USING NORMAL PHYSICAL FORCE, ONLY UNLOCKS WITH ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE FROM UNLOCK BUTTON ON DASHBOARD OR KEY FOB. COULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE BATTERY POWER IS CUT OFF (BY DESIGN) - THE OCCUPANT IS UNABLE TO EGRESS AND R... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 21, 2018
Incident date: Feb 28, 2017
CPSC:WORKING WITH MY MECHANIC, IT WAS DISCOVERED OVER THE COURSE OF 2 MONTHS, THAT THE FRONT SEATBELTS AND SEVERAL OF THE AIRBAGS HAD EITHER BEEN DISABLED OR REMOVED. *DT *JS*DT*JB
SEAT BELTS Feb 21, 2018
Incident date: Feb 28, 2017
CPSC:WORKING WITH MY MECHANIC, IT WAS DISCOVERED OVER THE COURSE OF 2 MONTHS, THAT THE FRONT SEATBELTS AND SEVERAL OF THE AIRBAGS HAD EITHER BEEN DISABLED OR REMOVED. *DT *JS*DT*JB
AIR BAGS Nov 5, 2017
Incident date: Oct 30, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE CALLED TWO DEALERSHIPS TO HAVE MY AIRBAG REPLACE AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON AND THEY SAY THE PART WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED AND IT WOULD BE 2 WEEKS (UNITED BMW GWINNETT) AND I ASKED TO SPEAK TO THE MANAGER AND I LEFT A MESSAGE AND IT HAS BEEN A WEEK WITH NO RESPONSE. THIS... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 30, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2017
TAKATA RECALL I OWN A BMW SERIES 1 128I YEAR 2013. I RECEIVED A NOTICE ON SEPTEMBER 2017 STATING THAT THERE IS A DEFECT ON MY AIR BAG , AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE NEAREST BMW. I HAVE CALLED BMW OF FORT LAUDERDALE AND BMW OF PEMBROKE PINES UNSUCCESSFULLY, SINCE I AM TOLD THEY DON'T HAVE THE R... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 20, 2017
Incident date: Sep 6, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE C... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 20, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
DON'T KNOW THE MAKE OF THE AIR BAG BUT THE RECALL WAS OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER HAS NOT HAD THE AIR BAG REPLACEMENT IN STOCK THIS ENTIRE TIME SO THEY HAVE NOT MADE THE RECALL REPLACEMENT. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 30, 2017
Incident date: Aug 30, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I .THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER ... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 28, 2017
Incident date: Jul 13, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WA... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 20, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2016
I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE AIRBAG RECALL ON FEBRUARY 2016 AND TO THIS DATE , THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE. PLEASE ADVICE ON THE NEXT STEP.
AIR BAGS Jun 4, 2017
Incident date: Apr 13, 2015
TAKATA RECALL - WHEN I BOUGHT MY USED VEHICLE AT A BMW DEALERSHIP ON 4/13/2015, I WAS NOT ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TAKATA AIRBAGS ON THE VEHICLE. SINCE THAT TIME, THE DEALER HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.
AIR BAGS Jan 31, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - IN MARCH, 2016, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMW INFORMING ME ABOUT RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 16V-071: DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE. MY DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. I FEEL 11 MONTHS IS AN UNREASONABLY LONG TIME TO WAIT FOR THIS.
AIR BAGS Jan 12, 2017
Incident date: Mar 4, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Dec 18, 2013
TAKATA RECALL I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TIMELINESS OF THIS RECALL ON MY CAR. I WAS INFORMED OF THIS RECALL AT THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR. IT HAS BEEN OVER 10 MONTHS I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING BACK ABOUT THE STATUS OF WHEN THIS RECALL IS GOING TO BE FIXED ON MY CAR. EVERY DAY... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 10, 2016
Incident date: Nov 7, 2016
EVEN THOUGH A RECALL IS ON THE CAR, MY BMW DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THIS.
AIR BAGS Oct 21, 2016
Incident date: Oct 20, 2016
NOTHING -- YET. BUT BMW REFUSES TO REPLACE MY AIRBAGS, AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
AIR BAGS Oct 13, 2016
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I. 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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 31, 2016
Incident date: Aug 31, 2016
BMW IS STALLING UNNECESSARILY AND WILL NOT FIX MY RECALLED AIRBAG(S).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: May 28, 2016
TAKATA RECALL, THE CAR IS BMW 128 2013 PRE-OWNED CERTIFIED. THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CARE IS FORT LAUDERDELATE IMPORT OF PEMBROKE PINES FLORIDA. AT THE TIME I PURCHASED THE CAR 24 MONTHS AGO, THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE OF THE THE ENGINE DEFECT OF MY CAR, STILL THE DEALER MADE THE CA... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: May 28, 2016
TAKATA RECALL, THE CAR IS BMW 128 2013 PRE-OWNED CERTIFIED. THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CARE IS FORT LAUDERDELATE IMPORT OF PEMBROKE PINES FLORIDA. AT THE TIME I PURCHASED THE CAR 24 MONTHS AGO, THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE OF THE THE ENGINE DEFECT OF MY CAR, STILL THE DEALER MADE THE CA... Read more
ENGINE Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: May 28, 2016
TAKATA RECALL, THE CAR IS BMW 128 2013 PRE-OWNED CERTIFIED. THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CARE IS FORT LAUDERDELATE IMPORT OF PEMBROKE PINES FLORIDA. AT THE TIME I PURCHASED THE CAR 24 MONTHS AGO, THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE OF THE THE ENGINE DEFECT OF MY CAR, STILL THE DEALER MADE THE CA... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 15, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TAKATA RECALL...IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS SINCE I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THE CAR THAT BMW SOLD ME IS A DEATH TRAP. AT ANY MOMENT I COULD BE HIT, OR I COULD HIT SOMEONE AND THIS HORRIBLE DEATH BAG (AIRBAG) COULD TAKE MY HEAD OFF. I AM NOT COMFORTABLE DRIVING THIS CAR ON MY BUMPER TO BUMPER DAILY CO... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 3, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2014
TAKATA RECALL...I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE TIME FRAME OF THIS RECALL. IT'S TAKING FAR TO LONG. I THINK AT SOME POINT THE MANUFACTURE MUST OWN UP TO THE SUPPLIERS THEY CHOOSE FOR THEIR VEHICLES AND SOLVE THE ISSUE IN OTHER WAYS. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR, AND IT'S FAIR THAT I HAVE TO WAIT THIS ... Read more
AIR BAGS May 31, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I. 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 MANUFACTURER WAS MAD... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 10, 2016
Incident date: Mar 10, 2016
I BEGAN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A NEW BMW IN DECEMBER 2015. NOW THAT I CAN DEVOTE TIME TO THE PROCESS, I CALLED BMW WESTCHESTER, NY AND TOLD I CAN NOT ORDER MY NEW BMW DUE TO THE 2013 BMW HAVING A RECALL. THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR FAULTY AIRBAGS AT THIS TIME. THEREFORE I AM STUCK WITH A BMW THAT IS NOW... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
I WAS APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP... I WAS A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF DISTANCE FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED BRAKES AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. PRESSED ON BRAKES EVEN HARDER, AND CAR STILL WOULD NOT STOP. CAR GLIDED INTO SUV IN FRONT OF ME, CAUSING A CRASH. IT WAS BRAKE FAILURE WHICH CAUSED A... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER AN UNKNOWN OBJECT AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
THE CAR WAS REDESIGNED AND THE REAR HEAD RESTS DON'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN, AS A RESULT, WHEN A SHORT PERSON IS DRIVING, THE HEADREST BLOCKS THE REAR WINDOW - AS YOU CANT SEE OUT THE REAR WINDOW , IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. THE SERVICE PEOPLE AT MULTIPLE BMW DEALERS AGREE THAT THE DESIGN IS FLAWED BUT,... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 128I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY MOVE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY May 21, 2013
Incident date: May 15, 2013
I PURCHASE VEHICLE FROM BMW MAY 3,2013,WITH 40 MILES SHOWING. THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO JUMP START VEHICLE TO GET IT STARTED AND OFF OF SHOW ROOM FLOOR. I ASKED ABOUT THAT AND WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. AFTER TEST DRIVE AND PURCHASE I DROVE VEHICLE HOME 220 MILE. FOR THE NEXT WEEK EVERY TIME I TR... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 21, 2013
Incident date: May 15, 2013
I PURCHASE VEHICLE FROM BMW MAY 3,2013,WITH 40 MILES SHOWING. THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO JUMP START VEHICLE TO GET IT STARTED AND OFF OF SHOW ROOM FLOOR. I ASKED ABOUT THAT AND WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. AFTER TEST DRIVE AND PURCHASE I DROVE VEHICLE HOME 220 MILE. FOR THE NEXT WEEK EVERY TIME I TR... Read more
Fire

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2013 BMW 128I

2013 BMW 128 I 2 DR RWD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2013 BMW 128I

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 18.0 28.0 21.0 Premium $3,650
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 19.0 28.0 22.0 Premium $3,500

CO2 Emissions: 414.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 BMW 128I

15 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
B611305 Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
121412 Jul 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the
121412 Jul 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the
121412 Jul 9, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the
B170318 Aug 1, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper l
B650709 Jun 1, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B650709 May 1, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B011014 Feb 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ENGINE CAMSHAFT (VANOS) ADJUSTMENT UNITS: BMW of North America, LLC (OBMW NAO) is extending the limited warranty for the Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units on certain model BMW vehicles equipped with the non-turbocharged 6-cylinder engine
B840314 Jan 1, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
SIM010617 Jun 1, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
SIM010717 Jun 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
SIM010917 Jun 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG)
B840214 May 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
B510415 Apr 6, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
SIB-17-02-09 Sep 1, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: OIL LEAKS FROM THE AIR HOSE ON TURBOCHARGER. THIS IS DESIGNATED FOR E70, AND E90 MODELS WITH M57Y DIESEL ENGINES. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *KB

BMW 128I - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 128I across all model years (2008, 2013).

34 Total Recalls
237 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
12 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 128I - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 (current) 3 46
2012 5 35 View
2011 7 63 View
2010 7 31 View
2009 6 37 View
2008 6 23 View
2007 0 2 View

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