BMW 128I years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 128I stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 128I years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW 128I complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 128I problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags88
- Engine60
- Electrical19
- Lights10
- Visibility9
- Body7
- Brakes6
- Seat belts5
- Fuel system5
- Transmission4
- Acceleration4
- Driver assistance3
BMW 128I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 62 | 36 | Airbags | 31,150 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 65 | 31 | Airbags | 33,000 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 46 | 50 | Engine | 87,000 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 70 | 22 | Engine | 100,000 | 7 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 71 | 26 | Airbags | 75,758 | 6 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 76 | 18 | Airbags | 67,500 | 6 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Tires | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the BMW 128I
What years of the BMW 128I should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 128I has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 128I?
2008, 2010 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (18, 22 and 26).
What is the most common problem with the BMW 128I?
Airbags, with 88 complaints across all years, followed by engine (60) and electrical (19).
How many recalls does the BMW 128I have?
7 recalls between 2007 and 2013. The 2011 model year has the most, with 7.
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